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Farmyard design for safety
Teagasc is maintaining a strong emphasis on safe farmyard design during Farm Safety Week, taking place from July 21st to 25th, with a series of free on-farm events happening nationwide.
22 July 2025
Closing date for Teagasc forest photography competition extended
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced an extension to the closing date for the current forest photo competition, which highlights the multiple benefits of ‘Trees in our Lives’.
22 July 2025
Biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand
The future of sustainable dairy farming in Ireland was explored at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day in early July. As part of the event, the FarmBioNet team shared one key message: biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand.
22 July 2025
Emerald ash borer – the latest threat to ash trees
The dramatic decline of the common ash was caused by ash dieback disease, but the spread of the emerald ash borer pest is now causing concern.
22 July 2025
Teagasc Level 7 Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme Open for Applications
Teagasc are accepting applications for the Level 7 Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme which will start in September 2025.
21 July 2025
Listen: Time off and share farming for generational renewal
Conor Hogan, Teagasc’s People in Dairy Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss share farming as an option for generational renewal.
21 July 2025
Weed resistance testing: 5 questions you need answered
The results and knowledge gained from testing suspect weed samples will benefit the entire tillage sector, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc Oak Park.
21 July 2025
Teagasc Supports Farm Safety Week
Farm Safety Week for 2025 takes place from Monday 21st July to Friday 25th July. This is the 13th annual running of Farm Safety Week, John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist tells us what we can expect this year.
21 July 2025
Building resilience in Irish forests from the roots up
As climate change reshapes growing conditions, Irish forests must adapt. New research explores how species choice, genetic diversity, and forest management can help build resilience from the roots up.
21 July 2025
Lameness and farm infrastructure
Preventing lameness starts from the ground up: well-designed and maintained farm surfaces, cubicles, and yards play a critical role.
21 July 2025