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Valerie Farrell appointed as Teagasc Chief Operations Officer
The Teagasc Authority has approved the appointment of Valerie Farrell as Chief Operations Officer in Teagasc. In this role, she will lead the Operations Directorate and will have responsibility for the finance, human resources, corporate services, business delivery and ICT departments, as well as Authority Affairs and serving as Secretary to the Teagasc Authority.
3 September 2026
Returning a better margin in 2027 – a preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum
Everyone in the industry is asking how tillage can remain competitive into the future. Poor yields are often blamed on the weather, but other factors such as rotations, soil management, and fertiliser can play a big role.
3 September 2026
Take the opportunity to control weeds before winter cropping
With the cereal harvest complete, Teagasc Crops and Potato Specialist, Shay Phelan reminds us that the next couple of weeks offer an opportunity to control problem weeds in fields destined for winter cereals.
3 September 2026
Protecting margins through smart crop planning focus of Teagasc Crops Forum
The Teagasc Crops Forum takes place in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 T925, on Thursday, September 10 at 2pm, centred on the theme of ‘Protecting Margins Through Smart Crop Planning’.
3 September 2026
Hedgerows: ‘Commuter corridors’ for wildlife
Coinciding with National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the role of hedgerows as commuter corridors for birds, pollinators and small animals is discussed.
3 September 2026
New date and time announced for Future Beef Farm Walk
Due to the passing of a retired Teagasc colleague, James Skehan’s farm walk has been postponed to Friday, September 11 at 5pm.
2 September 2026
The importance of farm succession planning
In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week.
2 September 2026
Managing autumn grass supplies following drought conditions
September's grassland management approach will vary considerably between farms, writes Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, who details the various strategies sheep farmers should employ when facing a grass shortage or target supplies.
2 September 2026
Beef Management Notes – September 2026
Sharing key advice on dealing with a fodder shortage, managing dairy-bred calves and keeping your replacement heifers thriving, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Pearse Kelly provides management notes for the month of September.
2 September 2026
Autumn control is key for rat’s tail fescue
Early action is key to preventing rat’s tail fescue from becoming established, writes Teagasc Researcher, Vijaya Bhaskar.
2 September 2026