Articles
Why a good milking routine matters
Pádraig O'Connor discusses the importance of a consistent, hygienic milking routine and offers practical tips for maximising milk quality, ensuring cow and milker safety, and improving overall efficiency.
28 July 2025
Hoof care and footbaths for lameness control
Hoof paring (trimming) and foot bathing are two of the most important tools in a lameness control plan. Both are essential for keeping cows on their feet and in good health.
28 July 2025
Improving farmers’ pensions – learnings from elsewhere
Low pension coverage and late retirement are stalling generational renewal. New research compares EU systems to explore solutions for supporting Irish farmers through the retirement transition.
28 July 2025
‘Share farming didn’t just open the door to farming, it blew them off the hinges’
Growing traction among many Irish farmers – either those seeking a successor or alternatively, those looking for a career pathway into farming - share farming is a relatively new collaborative farming arrangement to Irish shores.
28 July 2025
Listen: An update on grassland management from Grass10
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as some farms are in a surplus grass position and others are still recovering from soil moisture deficits.
27 July 2025
Parasite Control in Dairy Beef Calves
Dairy-bred calves can be a cost-effective option but need careful parasite management, a control plan is key to maintaining health and performance. Nollaig O'Dowd tells us more.
27 July 2025
Is it viable to let land for solar projects?
Energy companies are actively looking for land to install solar panels, have you been approached? If so, here are some answers to the key questions you may have.
26 July 2025
Entering dairy farming through leasing – Conor Wynne’s story
Land leasing is among the most widely used collaborative farming models, offering those looking to retire or reduce workload an opportunity to step back from active farming.
26 July 2025
Be your own Farm Safety Hero
Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the need for leadership in farm safety and encourages everyone involved in farming to become their own ‘Farm Safety Hero’, as part of Farm Safety Week 2025.
25 July 2025
Farm apprenticeship programme – What you need to know
The Teagasc Farm Apprenticeship programme commenced in December 2023, offering the Farm Technician (Higher Certificate Level 6) programme and Farm Manager (Bachelor Degree Level 7) programme. The apprenticeship programmes are across different commercial farming enterprises and Teagasc Pig Development Department are heavily involved in delivering the pig specific content.
25 July 2025