Articles
Why they came back: From internship to PhD at Teagasc
Each year, Teagasc hosts students seeking hands-on experience in food research. This year, three of those former interns made a choice to come back, Rose Edwin, Food Programme Communications Officer uncovers their reasons for returning.
8 January 2026
Pre-calving prep and planning ahead for 2026
Teagasc Beef Specialist, Niall Kerins is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with some of the key management tips for the weeks ahead.
7 January 2026
Nitrates changes are coming: What farmers need to do now
Pat Moylan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, and Dr. Seamus Kearney, Signpost Climate Advisor, are on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss what the new Nitrates Action Programme will mean for farmers and how important it is to put plans in motion now to meet the pending deadlines.
7 January 2026
Soil health improvements on Signpost tillage farms
John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, reflects on the progress and actions taken by tillage farmers enrolled in the programme to improve soil health.
7 January 2026
Greener diets for Europe’s farm animals
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to a new €4 million EU-funded project exploring how we feed farm animals.
7 January 2026
Submitting your Sheep Census
Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, takes a closer look at the steps involved in submitting your Sheep Census for 2025.
6 January 2026
A Guide to A Successful Calving Season Webinar Series
The first in a two-part Future Beef webinar series designed specifically for suckler farmers kicks off tonight, January 6 at 8pm.
6 January 2026
Almost 20,000 farmers part of the Signpost Advisory Programme
Over 20 Teagasc Climate Advisors assist participating farmers in the Signpost Advisory Programme to develop tailored plans that reduce on-farm emissions. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme Manager provides more information.
6 January 2026
Building a dairy farming career through a partnership model
Jason Melbourne, a native of Tramore, Co. Waterford, is a prime example of how structured partnerships can open doors to a full-time career in dairy farming.
5 January 2026
Rooted in the land: Hawthorn Farm’s forestry
Co. Sligo farmer John Normanly shares his journey from sheep farming to becoming a dedicated forest owner and manager of Hawthorn Farm with Christian Fitzgerald, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer.
5 January 2026