Articles
Winter oilseed rape: The star performer this harvest
As harvest is moving along well for most growers, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins takes a closer look at the performance of winter oilseed rape, reminding growers of some of the key benefits of the crop.
7 August 2025
Farmers urged to test silage quality
Feed quality has huge implications for animal performance over the winter months, and a greater focus is required on producing silage of sufficient quality for all livestock categories.
6 August 2025
Rural men sought for ‘Grass Ceiling’ project
Are you a man working in farming or living in a rural area? If so, the GRASS CEILING (Gender Equality in Rural and Agricultural Innovation Systems) project is looking to hear your views.
6 August 2025
Beef Edge: How to increase efficiency and reduce emissions
Teagasc Climate and Sustainability Advisor, Enda Geoghegan from Ballina Co. Mayo is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss actions implemented on farms that increase efficiency while reducing emissions.
6 August 2025
Drafting dairy beef animals for finish
Continuing right into the spring, drafting and selecting animals for market will soon commence on DairyBeef 500 farms around the country. Here, the DairyBeef 500 team share some key tips on drafting:
6 August 2025
Teagasc at the Tullamore Show
The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show takes place on Sunday, 10 August in Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Teagasc will be present in various areas across the event.
5 August 2025
Apply now for ACRES Non-Productive Investments
The application window for Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) available under the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is now open. NPIs are complementary environmental actions available to support ACRES Co-operation participants to enhance the sustainable management of their farms.
5 August 2025
The countless hidden connections between our food, health and planet
Researchers have mapped how microbes underpin our food systems and how we can stop their decline.
5 August 2025
Farmer Focus: Shane Moore, BETTER Farm participant, Roscommon
Shane Moore, a BETTER Farm participant based in Co. Roscommon, joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast.
5 August 2025
Are you happy with your lamb weaning weights?
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, outlines key tips for managing lambs at weaning to boost performance.
5 August 2025