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Farmer commitment and actions on water quality recognised
The Better Farming for Water Stakeholder Steering Group met in Teagasc Oak Park Carlow, yesterday, Thursday, 17 July to review the work being undertaken by the sector under the initiative to improve water quality.
18 July 2025
Milk kefir – a role in supporting gut health?
Have you ever heard of milk kefir? It is a fermented dairy drink, a bit like thin yoghurt, that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Now, Irish researchers are exploring how it might support gut health in ways we are only beginning to understand.
18 July 2025
Getting leaner: Efficient pig production
Michael McKeon discusses how the principles of ‘lean thinking’ can help identify inefficiencies and enhance productivity in pig production.
18 July 2025
Controlling fungicide resistance to late blight
A resistant strain of potato late blight detected in 2023 prompted a national response to protect the potato industry. Steven Kildea, Amanpreet Kaur, Deirdre Doyle, Ewen Mullins and Shay Phelan tell us more.
18 July 2025
Key takeaways from the Equine Pasture Management Workshops
Teagasc and the Irish Equine Centre, in collaboration with the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, recently held two very well attended workshops on Equine Pasture Management.
17 July 2025
Sustainable farming innovations at the Allen family farm
Farmers, advisors and agri-business professionals gathered at the Allen family’s commercial tillage farm at the iconic Ballymaloe House Hotel for an insightful joint Signpost/Dairygold tillage event, which focused on sustainable farming practices, soil health and innovative crop management.
17 July 2025
Developing an animal health plan for an organic farm
Healthy animals are the cornerstone of any successful organic beef farming enterprise. On Kay O’Sullivan’s Future Beef farm in Co. Cork, an animal health plan was developed to achieve just that, Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane fills us in on what it entails.
17 July 2025
Tillage Edge: Harvest 2025 update
Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan discuss the harvest so far on this week’s Tillage Edge.
17 July 2025
More grass and reduced fertiliser bills – why soil fertility matters to this Future Beef farm
Farming 43ha in Leckaun, Co. Leitrim, Future Beef farmer Oliver O’Hara has focused on improving soil fertility, and he’s seeing the rewards through more grass growth and reduced fertiliser bills.
17 July 2025
New report maps Teagasc Signpost Programme progress
Since its inception in 2021, the Teagasc Signpost Programme has led climate action on Irish farms through the promotion of science-based solutions, tailored advisory support and strong farmer engagement.
16 July 2025