Articles
CBV in action: Driving beef performance on the Conway farm
For this second of a two-part series focused on the Commercial Beef Value (CBV), Ciaran Conway - who runs a weanling to finishing heifer system with his son Diarmuid outside Mullingar Co. Westmeath - discusses his system and use of CBV on their farm which was awarded 2025 Suckler Finisher Award for Ashbourne.
19 March 2026
Driving farm profitability through effective nutrient management
Slurry is a very important asset on Patrick Kelly's farm in Co. Donegal. Making best use of the nutrients within is important for reducing chemical nitrogen use, reducing costs and, additionally, it has environmental benefits
19 March 2026
Reducing antibiotic use and tackling resistance
Bacteria are part of everyday life. Many are harmless and some are essential. However, others can cause serious disease in both animals and people. One of the biggest challenges facing animal and human health today is antimicrobial resistance.
19 March 2026
Blackwater Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Blackwater Catchment Action Plan, as part of the Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign, was officially launched at the Firgrove House Hotel in Mitchelstown, County Cork today, Wednesday, 18th March. The aim of the Action Plan is to encourage the early adoption of the 8-Actions for Change on farms all across the catchment to improve water quality.
18 March 2026
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College to host open day
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College will hold an open day for prospective students tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, from 9:30am to 1pm at its campus in Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 E392).
18 March 2026
All you need to know about rearing calves this spring
In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, highlighted recent episodes of the Beef Edge podcast that provided practical advice on managing dairy beef calves.
18 March 2026
Take every chance to get lime out
Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026
Sheep Road Map 2030: A Strategic Plan for Ireland’s sheep sector
The Teagasc Sheep Sector Road Map 2030 outlines a strategic plan for Ireland's 34,000+ sheep farmers to enhance sustainability, productivity and profitability.
17 March 2026
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more.
17 March 2026
Adding value to the Irish milk pool with Conor Mulvihill, Dairy Industry Ireland
The Teagasc Dairy Edge podcast marks a significant milestone this week, as the 500th episode has been released.
16 March 2026