Articles
Controlling disease in winter barley
Controlling disease in winter barley The area of winter barley planted for the 2025 season is significantly higher than in 2024, thanks to favourable sowing conditions last autumn. Ciaran Collins and Stephen Kildea tell us why effective disease management will be crucial in achieving target yields. Crop establishment has been excellent, with […]
27 March 2025
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it Claudia Barry and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh highlight a visit by SETU final-year Agricultural Science students to Teagasc Johnstown Castle. Through interactive sessions, students discovered they were already practicing biodiversity-friendly farming, without even realising it. Dr David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and […]
27 March 2025
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland The origins of Producer Organisations (POs) in Ireland can be traced back to the Irish co-operative movement, led by Sir Horace Plunkett in the late 19th century. Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, tells us more. POs have evolved from traditional cooperative movements to more formalised EU-recognised […]
27 March 2025
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh
Breeding healthier, more efficient cows with John and Brendan Walsh John and Brendan Walsh are focused on breeding healthier, more efficient cows through a strategic approach to sire and cow selection. Participants in the Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme and farming in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, calving commenced on the farm in January 18th and […]
27 March 2025
External review of grass-clover and multispecies swards research published
External review of grass-clover and multispecies swards research published Grass-white clover swards can maintain pasture production, increase animal performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase farm profitability. Teagasc has published an external review of its grass-clover and multispecies swards research programme, which was carried out by Dr. Sinclair Mayne, former CEO of […]
26 March 2025
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes
Ensuring the best performance from synchronisation programmes Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs takes a closer look at synchronisation programmes and offers tips on how to ensure maximum performance. Synchronisation of heifers, but also of cows to a lesser degree, has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is associated with the […]
26 March 2025
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers
The Importance of Fertility Testing and Completing a Bull NCT for Suckler Farmers For suckler farmers a healthy bull is key to a productive herd. Fertility testing and the Bull NCT help spot issues early. A subfertile bull could cost you €90 per cow. Martina Harrington tells us more. For suckler farmers […]
26 March 2025
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months
Reviewing beef prices and budgets for coming months Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue is on this week’s Beef Edge discussing cattle finished so far this year and, given current increasing beef prices, budgets for the coming months. So far this year up to March 16th, 398,076 cattle have been finished, according to […]
26 March 2025
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway Passionate about horses? Join The Young Breeders Programme to learn from experts and connect with like-minded peers. Young Breeder training welcomes those aged 15-30 years of age. The next World Championships takes place July 16-19, 2026 at the State Stud Celle in Germany – eligible for […]
26 March 2025
Grass tetany control in ewes
Grass tetany control in ewes Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, tells us why it is really important to have a grass tetany control programme in place, sharing tips on its control and high risk conditions. A welcome sight in recent weeks is ewes and young lambs being turned out to grass. […]
25 March 2025