Articles
Listen: Sowing Catch Crops in Tillage Systems
For this week’s OviCast, Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, joins us to discuss how and why catch crops are used, the impact of sowing date and the practicalities of sowing them effectively.
29 July 2025
Finishing lambs in 2025
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc gives practical advice on managing lamb drafting and sales. He outlines strategies like prioritising grass quality, sorting lambs by weight, targeted concentrate feeding, and staying on top of flock health.
29 July 2025
Further boost in farm incomes in prospect in 2025
A new report from Teagasc economists reviews the current position in agricultural output and input markets and assesses prospects for Irish farm incomes this year.
28 July 2025
Why a good milking routine matters
Pádraig O'Connor discusses the importance of a consistent, hygienic milking routine and offers practical tips for maximising milk quality, ensuring cow and milker safety, and improving overall efficiency.
28 July 2025
Hoof care and footbaths for lameness control
Hoof paring (trimming) and foot bathing are two of the most important tools in a lameness control plan. Both are essential for keeping cows on their feet and in good health.
28 July 2025
Improving farmers’ pensions – learnings from elsewhere
Low pension coverage and late retirement are stalling generational renewal. New research compares EU systems to explore solutions for supporting Irish farmers through the retirement transition.
28 July 2025
‘Share farming didn’t just open the door to farming, it blew them off the hinges’
Growing traction among many Irish farmers – either those seeking a successor or alternatively, those looking for a career pathway into farming - share farming is a relatively new collaborative farming arrangement to Irish shores.
28 July 2025
Listen: An update on grassland management from Grass10
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as some farms are in a surplus grass position and others are still recovering from soil moisture deficits.
27 July 2025
Parasite Control in Dairy Beef Calves
Dairy-bred calves can be a cost-effective option but need careful parasite management, a control plan is key to maintaining health and performance. Nollaig O'Dowd tells us more.
27 July 2025
Is it viable to let land for solar projects?
Energy companies are actively looking for land to install solar panels, have you been approached? If so, here are some answers to the key questions you may have.
26 July 2025