Articles
Adhere to buffer zones when spreading slurry
With first-cut silage underway and unsuitable spreading conditions earlier in the spring, many farmers will be presented with the opportunity to spread slurry over the coming weeks. Farmers and contractors, however, need to be aware of the required buffer zones.
20 May 2026
Caution with slurry
A challenging start to 2026 has resulted in the agitation and spreading of slurry being delayed on many farms. With the silage season underway and slurry tanks beginning to move, make yourself aware of the risks.
20 May 2026
Clostridial diseases on dairy calf to beef farms
One of the main challenges with clostridial disease is how fast it can strike. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard shares key advice – focusing on the risk factors and preventative options – for dairy-beef producers.
20 May 2026
Preventing redwater during the high-risk period
Future Beef Programme Advisor, Aisling Molloy brings us up to date with the latest happenings from Michael and Niall Biggins’ farm in Co. Mayo, where preventative actions are being taken against redwater disease.
20 May 2026
Producer organisations growing from strength to strength out west
With a significant number of organic lambs and hoggets being produced along the western seaboard, John Noonan, Teagasc Organic Advisor, and Oisín O’Connor, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tell us about the Western Organic Producer Organisation, which aims to connect breeders, finishers and buyers.
19 May 2026
Maximising lamb thrive
After a challenging spring, Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, outlines strategies to maximise lamb performance between now and weaning.
19 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Teagasc research reveals nutritional potential of Irish-grown oats
Your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast, it all comes down to the type of oats you choose.
19 May 2026
Breeding for Bovine TB resistance
The uncertainty around trade restrictions, increased labour demand, pressure on housing and feed, and the mental toll of a bovine tuberculosis (bTB) breakdown all add up to significant stress for farmers.
18 May 2026
Claire Mooney on water quality tips
Claire Mooney, Catchment Coordinator for the Suir, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss practical tips for farmers in relation to improving water quality.
18 May 2026