Articles
Digging into soil samples
Improving soils is important. On this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Dr. Veronica Nyhan explores how understanding the basics, from soil structure to nutrient interactions, can help you make lasting improvements.
9 October 2025
Winter barley and winter wheat cropping underway
With winter cropping underway, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares essential advice on establishing winter barley and wheat crops and provides a timely reminder on the importance aspects of pre-emergence herbicide applications.
9 October 2025
Facts and figures on 2024 cereal production
Collated and analysed by the Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department in Teagasc, the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2024 Cereals Enterprise Factsheet showcases the average performance achieved on cereal enterprises in 2024.
9 October 2025
Upskilling agri-professionals on climate action
Teagasc, in partnership with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB), has launched a new training course to upskill agri-professionals in climate change and its impact on farming.
9 October 2025
A productive year on the Keane family farm
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, discusses how good management is helping the Keane family run a BETTER sheep enterprise alongside cattle and tillage.
9 October 2025
Teagasc appoint Cathal Somers as Head of ASSAP
Cathal Somers has been appointed as manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority at its recent meeting.
8 October 2025
Beef markets and budgets with David Argue
Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue is on this week’s Beef Edge Podcast to discuss beef markets and budgets.
8 October 2025
Budget 2026 – the farming angle
Financial Management Specialist at Teagasc, Kevin Connolly analyses yesterday’s Budget 2026, summarising the main budget measures and outlining some of the other tax changes impacting the farming sector.
8 October 2025
The ram effect – compacts lambing
Dr Tim Keady, Teagasc, Athenry Research Centre, Co. Galway, writes on the ram effect and its role in allowing for a compact lambing season.
8 October 2025
Webinar offers key insights on TAMS 3 grants for drystock farmers
A recent Teagasc webinar titled ‘TAMS 3 Grants: Make the Most of Your Investment’ provided drystock farmers with expert advice on applying for and maximising the benefits of the TAMS 3 grant.
8 October 2025