Articles
Spot hidden nutrient gaps before yield suffers
Keeping crops well fed isn’t just about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Elements such as sulphur, magnesium and manganese, though required in smaller amounts, play a vital role in crop performance. Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more.
26 March 2026
Reducing emissions from nitrogen fertiliser
With fertiliser prices increasing again, what can you do on your farm to reduce your mineral fertiliser need, get the most out of the fertiliser you apply and reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser while sustaining or increasing yields on farm?
26 March 2026
Newcastle Disease circulating in Europe
Newcastle Disease (NCD) is a Category A, notifiable disease. NCD is a highly contagious virus, often fatal, which affects domestic poultry and wild birds. Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Adviser, tells us more
26 March 2026
Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project
The Teagasc Organics team will play a key role in a major European research initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for organic farmers across the continent.
26 March 2026
Nutrition for rye crops
Rye is a relatively new crop in Ireland in the modern era, although it was grown in the past. The area of rye grown has increased steadily over the last number of years albeit from a low base. Through the Rye Growers Guide, Teagasc Research Officer, Richie Hackett looks at the crop nutrition requirements of winter rye crops.
26 March 2026
Managing Labour on Farm: Lessons from the McCarthys
With many beef farmers balancing part-time work off the farm, this episode marks the first in new monthly series on The Beef Edge Podcast ‘Managing Labour on Farm’.
25 March 2026
Dairygold awards bursaries to University College Cork Agricultural Science students
Dairygold Co-Operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork.
25 March 2026
Calf disbudding tips
A common management practice on cattle farms, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard shares key tips on calf disbudding.
25 March 2026
Final checks before your 2026 BISS appointment
Farmers are being encouraged to review their Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application details before attending their 2026 consultation with their advisor.
25 March 2026
Best practice in milking courses available
Specialised training courses aimed at improving milking standards and dairy herd management will take place in the coming weeks in Cavan and Tipperary.
25 March 2026