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Award Winning Oats in West Cork
Named the Flahavan’s Conventional Oat Grower of the year in 2025, Martin and Jim O Regan place a firm focus on growing premium crops. Teagasc Tillage Advisor, Michael McCarthy spoke with Martin O Regan to find out more about their system in West Cork.
2 March 2026
Staying ahead in the SCC game
Somatic Cell Count (SCC) management is important in any year but is of greater importance still in low milk price years, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs explains.
2 March 2026
Direct Payments 2026: BISS opens for applications and New Tillage Scheme launched
Both BISS and the Tillage Sustainability Support Scheme represent vital financial supports for Irish farmers in 2026, Richard Gill, Schemes Support Advisor, Teagasc Athenry, tells us more about the application process in this update.
1 March 2026
New National Veterinary Prescription System
In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026
EELAP Project Gathers Momentum in Europe, with Progress in Ireland
European agriculture is facing major challenges involving the protection of natural resources (air, soil, water), preserving biodiversity, mitigating and adapting to climate change, while providing healthy and nutritious food for a growing population. Dr Zohreh Rafiee and Dr. Ian Short fill us in on the role of the Enriching European Landscapes with Agroecological Practices (EELAP) project.
27 February 2026
Be proactive – complete a feed budget
Each week, the Teagasc Grass10 team shares key grassland management tips; this week’s focus centres on feed budgeting, on-off grazing and managing through challenging grazing conditions.
27 February 2026
Spring grass on sheep farms
Although lambing accounts for 20-25% of the annual workload on sheep farms, Glen Corbett reminds us that attention should also be given to grassland management.
27 February 2026
More time to apply for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards
The application deadline for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 has been extended.
27 February 2026
Spring beans – what you need to know for 2026
Sheila Alves, a researcher in Teagasc, Oak Park and Cork-based Teagasc tillage advisor, Michael McCarthy join this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss what growers need to know about spring beans for the 2026 season.
26 February 2026
From Research to Results – Suckler & Dairy Beef Research Highlights from Teagasc Grange
A live webinar took place on Wednesday, 25 February which provided an insight into the Suckler & Dairy Beef Research Highlights from Teagasc Grange.
26 February 2026