Articles
Entering dairy farming through leasing – Conor Wynne’s story
Land leasing is among the most widely used collaborative farming models, offering those looking to retire or reduce workload an opportunity to step back from active farming.
26 July 2025
Be your own Farm Safety Hero
Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the need for leadership in farm safety and encourages everyone involved in farming to become their own ‘Farm Safety Hero’, as part of Farm Safety Week 2025.
25 July 2025
Farm apprenticeship programme – What you need to know
The Teagasc Farm Apprenticeship programme commenced in December 2023, offering the Farm Technician (Higher Certificate Level 6) programme and Farm Manager (Bachelor Degree Level 7) programme. The apprenticeship programmes are across different commercial farming enterprises and Teagasc Pig Development Department are heavily involved in delivering the pig specific content.
25 July 2025
The importance of payment schedules for timber sales
With harvesting of timber affected by previous storms ongoing, it is in every forest owner’s interest to be in control of timber harvesting and sales processes.
25 July 2025
Clover increases suckler cattle growth rates
Suckler beef farmers can reduce nitrogen fertiliser use and increase liveweight gain by incorporating clover into grassland pastures, explain Peter Doyle, Peter Bennett, Mark McGee, Paul Crosson, Michael O’Donovan and Nicky Byrne.
25 July 2025
Tillage Edge: From thrashers to tech – the evolution of combines over the past 60 years
Dermot Forristal from Teagasc Oak Park explores how combine harvesters have evolved over the past 60 years on this week’s Tillage Edge.
24 July 2025
South Laois farmers dig deep into soil health
A group of farmers from south Laois are taking a hands-on approach to improving soil health and advancing sustainable farming by participating in Teagasc’s citizen science initiative, GroundTruth, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan tells us more.
24 July 2025
Stay alert when operating farm vehicles
As part of Farm Safety Week, there is an emphasis on staying vigilant around farm vehicles. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, highlights the importance of understanding blind spots, maintaining clear communication, and managing vehicles to reduce the risk of injury.
24 July 2025
Quad bikes – Use your head
As part of Farm Safety Week, Thursday highlights quad bike safety. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, warns that while quads are useful for farm work, misuse can lead to serious injury.
24 July 2025
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.
23 July 2025