Articles
‘A no-brainer’: Brian Nicholson’s agroforestry journey
Brian Nicholson sees agroforestry as a positive addition to his farm. In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor, and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, expand on some of the benefits.
10 April 2026
Managing your sheep farm through April
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, joins this week’s episode of the OviCast podcast to outline the key priorities for the month ahead.
10 April 2026
Ponds in the spotlight: Understanding their role for pollinators
Little is known about how ponds benefit pollinators. Walsh Scholar, Clémentine Sitoleux is embarking on a 4-year PhD, funded by Teagasc, to find out how farmland ponds benefit pollinators.
10 April 2026
Yellow rust increasing in winter wheat
As temperatures increased during the middle of this week, so too has the risk of yellow rust in winter wheat. Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, reminds us that early action is best for control.
9 April 2026
Teagasc Beef Management Notes – April 2026
Welcome to the Teagasc April Beef Advisory Newsletter. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Pearse Kelly shares key grazing advice after a delayed spring, tips on fertilising silage ground, best practice in weaning dairy-beef calves and key pointers for the fast-approaching breeding season.
9 April 2026
Teagasc Dairy Management Notes – April 2026
Welcome to the Teagasc Dairy Management Notes for April. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr. Joe Patton shares practical advice on grazing management, concentrate supplementation and breeding tips ahead of the 2026 breeding season.
9 April 2026
Teagasc Sheep Management Notes – April 2026
Welcome to the Teagasc Sheep Management Notes. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein brings you management notes on grassland management, grouping up ewes, flock health and plans for silage.
9 April 2026
Teagasc Tillage Advisory Management Notes – April
Welcome to the Teagasc Tillage Management Notes for April. In this edition, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan brings us key agronomy advice for winter crops such as barley, wheat, oats and oilseed rape and shares management tips for spring crop establishments.
9 April 2026
Teagasc BEEF2026 Open Day
The BEEF2026 Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 1st July at Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, County Meath. This is the main Teagasc Open Day for 2026, and the event theme is ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’. It will feature the latest research and innovation in beef cattle farming. The Beef2026 Open Day is kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance
8 April 2026
Newford farm update and breeding season preparation
On the latest episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Michael Fagan, Teagasc technician on Newford demonstration farm, gives an update on the farm, the breeding season ahead and the open day taking place on Wednesday, 22nd April.
8 April 2026