Articles
How dairy farmers can ensure genetic progress
Fewer dairy bull calves is generally positive but presents a risk to genetic gain that will need to be managed. Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more.
25 April 2026
Nitrogen fertiliser: Will it give a return on sheep farms?
Elevated fertiliser prices and lower application rates over recent years has many sheep farmers questioning the value of chemical nitrogen applications to grow grass this spring.
25 April 2026
Challenging prospects for young bull finishers
Farmers finishing under 16-month bulls need to know their cost of production now more than ever.
24 April 2026
A new focus for Newford
After more than a decade of focusing on profitability on a per hectare basis, the Newford Demonstration Farm now well settled in its new home in Scrine, Co. Roscommon is taking a new approach to measuring profit.
24 April 2026
Collaborative farming: Incentives and barriers
Research on collaborative farming, completed by researchers in Maynooth University and Teagasc and published in the Journal of Rural Studies, has pinpointed key incentives and barriers to entering such arrangements in Ireland.
24 April 2026
Water quality: The forgotten nutrient
On this episode of the Poultry Edge, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Daisy Roijackers from IntraCare to discuss water quality, often referred to as the forgotten nutrient in poultry systems.
24 April 2026
Windthrow and what we can do to build resilience
Niall Farrelly and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Department, look at factors linked to windthrow in Irish forests and if opportunities exist to increase resilience in our forests through smart silviculture which can make forests more wind resistant.
24 April 2026
Successful Newford Open Day
The Newford Suckler Demonstration farm in Scrine, County Roscommon opened its gates to hundreds of farmers for a successful Open Day on Wednesday, 22 April. Breeding Efficient and Profitable Sucklers was the theme for the Open Day. The Newford Farm is a joint partnership between Teagasc, Dawn Meats and McDonald’s.
23 April 2026
How important will BYDV control be in 2026?
Dr. Louise McNamara, a researcher with Teagasc, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the threat posed by aphids and, consequently, BYDV this season.
23 April 2026
Using liquid fertiliser safely: Simple steps to boost growth without scorch
Liquid fertiliser is a highly efficient way to drive crop performance, writes Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist. When applied in the correct conditions, it is an effective alternative to granular nitrogen sources and can offer a lower nitrous oxide emission factor compared to CAN in certain systems.
23 April 2026