Articles
What must we understand to support climate action on farms?
Dr. Mohammad Mohammdrezaei, Teagasc Researcher tells us about the EMIT-CHANGE Project, which will explore how Irish farmers adopt climate mitigation actions and what is needed to support on-farm climate action.
8 April 2026
Sulphur improves efficiency of Fertiliser N
There is an ever increasing need to improve the return from applied fertiliser nitrogen (N) to reduce farm greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm profitability, Mark Plunkett, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us more.
8 April 2026
Why are farmers not transferring the farm?
Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, Athenry, Co. Galway discusses the importance of timely farm transfers to ensure long-term viability.
8 April 2026
New Chairperson of Moorepark Technology Limited Appointed
Aine Hallihan, Director of Research and Development with Carbery Group, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL).
7 April 2026
A national survey: What do Irish consumers value in apples?
Apples are among the most widely consumed fruits in Ireland. However, more than 90% of the apples available on the Irish market are currently imported.
7 April 2026
Better Farming for Water with Pat Dillon
Water quality continues to be a major focus for the agricultural industry, and while farmers are already making changes on farm, there is increasing emphasis on how practical actions can improve water quality outcomes at catchment level.
7 April 2026
Flexible grazing paying dividends in a wet spring
John Kilboyle highlights how record rainfall levels have made it difficult to get cattle out grazing, and outlines management strategies to maintain grass-based beef systems under these challenging conditions.
7 April 2026
What is the Teagasc Schemes Support Unit?
The role of the new Teagasc Schemes Support Unit (SSU) is to assist Teagasc advisors in their schemes service delivery to farmer clients.
7 April 2026
Analysing the first milk recording of the year
Pádraig O Connor, Teagasc Dairy Technician discusses the importance of analysing the first milk recording of the year to assess herd health and identify mastitis early.
6 April 2026
Get your 2026 BISS application submitted in good time
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mayo discusses the importance of submitting your 2026 BISS application on time, outlining key requirements around land eligibility and stocking rates to ensure full payment.
6 April 2026