Articles
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Plantain (the pasture herb Plantago lanceolata) looks like a practical tool to help cut nitrogen losses from pasture - but it isn’t a silver bullet. That was the message from a recent webinar jointly hosted by the Teagasc Climate Centre and New Zealand’s Ag Emissions Centre.
12 January 2026
Picking your team for success in farm succession
By coordinating your professional advisors and involving the whole family, you can move farm transfer planning forward and drastically reduce uncertainty. Kevin Connolly, Teagasc Financial Management Specialist provides more information and advice.
11 January 2026
A preliminary study on virtual fencing
A preliminary study at Teagasc Moorepark aimed to evaluate the performance of virtual fence collars on a herd of cows grazing in paddocks with multiple daily grass allocations. Read about the study here.
11 January 2026
Cover Crop Control Options Explained
Dr Richie Hackett, a crops researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss managing large cover crop canopies.
10 January 2026
Reflecting on a positive year on the farm
Gareth Peoples, participant in the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign and Signpost Programme, takes time out to reflect on the year just gone – focusing on grass growth and animal performance.
10 January 2026
Pork – A strong contender in protein focused diets
Pork is a lean, nutrient‑dense option that can help consumers who are increasingly focused on protein to increase or maintain their intake through everyday foods. Amy Quinn tells us more.
9 January 2026
Technology transforming food value
As part of the Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Ruth Hamill about the work carried out by her team across a broad range of foods and technologies.
9 January 2026
RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Closing Date Extended to 30 January
Farming and forestry can complement each other in many ways to drive farming and wider sustainability. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who demonstrate leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
9 January 2026
Teagasc showcases the impact of agricultural and food research at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026
Teagasc is delighted to once again sponsor the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, now in its 62nd year, taking place from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 January 2026 at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
8 January 2026
Time to upgrade your cattle handling facilities?
With strong beef prices seen in 2025 and grant support available through TAMS, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire writes that now is an ideal time for dairy calf to beef farmers to review their facilities and plan upgrades that will future proof their farms.
8 January 2026