Articles
Tillage a valuable cog in Irish agri-food system
Despite 2025 income challenges and uncertainty surrounding harvest prices in 2026, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, reaffirmed the importance of the Irish tillage industry when opening proceedings at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, today, January 28.
28 January 2026
From Purchase to Performance: Rearing Dairy-Beef Calves
For the second part of the 'Dairy Calf to Beef’ series’ on the Beef Edge, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue discusses what to be aware of when sourcing calves and the essential things to get right during the rearing process.
28 January 2026
Safety on suckler farms this spring
With calving just around the corner on many suckler farms, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane shares some key tips to maximise safety at this busy time of year.
28 January 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026
Nationwide success for Farm Business Options Training Programme
Over three hundred farmers and farm family members took part in the nationwide Farm Business Options Training Programme during the last quarter of 2025, delivered by Teagasc in partnership with Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and other support organisations.
27 January 2026
Preventing scour in newborn calves
Preventing scour in newborn suckler calves is critical to reducing early-life losses and improving herd performance on Irish beef farms. Read some key tips from the Teagasc Future Beef Programme here:
27 January 2026
Working together: The Murphys’ story
The formation of a family farm partnership between Joe Murphy and his parents, Michael and Catherine, has allowed new blood to enter and develop their farming system in Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.
26 January 2026
Clock ticking for submission of Registered Farm Partnership Applications
Are you planning to enter a Registered Farm Partnership in 2026? If so, Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell reminds us of an important upcoming deadline.
26 January 2026
TB changes – what they mean to your farm
A TB Update webinar took place on Tuesday, 20 January, which outlined the new bovine TB Action Plan and what it means at farm level.
26 January 2026
Irish Broiler Production: Standards, Scale & Sustainability
Diarmaid Kirby, Agricultural Manager with Western Brand, one of the largest chicken processors in Ireland, joins Rebecca Tierney on this month’s Poultry Edge podcast.
25 January 2026