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What’s planned for Soil Health Week?
Taking place from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26, the latest insights, innovations, and practical guidance on soil health will be provided to farmers, students and the general public as part of Teagasc Soil Health Week 2025.
19 September 2025
Poultry Edge: The current market trends for Irish poultry production
For this first episode of the Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Shauna Jager, the Pigmeat and Poultry Executive for Bord Bia.
19 September 2025
Numbers needed for Farm Apprenticeship Programme
The next Farm Technician Apprenticeship Course (Level 6) is due to commence on September 29th, Head of Knowledge Transfer, Pig Development Department, Ciaran Carroll tells us more on how to secure your place.
19 September 2025
‘Forests have a critical and lasting influence across generations’
Supports have been made available to make sure that the opportunities are there for anyone with suitable land to plant trees and establish new forests.
19 September 2025
Deadline to declare fertiliser closing stocks and ANC payments roll
Farmers are reminded of two significant announcements made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. this week relating to closing stocks of fertiliser and the commencement of payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme.
19 September 2025
Is rye worth considering this year?
This year’s Crops Forum focused on rye and its potential on tillage and pig farms with Dr. Richie Hackett from Oak Park, Teagasc, delivering the keynote talk.
18 September 2025
Open days, entry requirements and course options – visit Teagasc Education at the ‘Ploughing’
Are you interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or the land-based sector? Then a visit to the Teagasc Education exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships is a must.
18 September 2025
PhD research partnership to support generational renewal on Irish dairy farms
FRS Co-Op and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre have signed a new collaboration agreement to support a PhD doctorate to investigate employment dynamics in Irish dairy farming with a focus on people, productivity, technology and generational renewal.
18 September 2025
Soil sampling on tillage farms – getting it right
The post-harvest period is the ideal time to look at the health of your soils in tillage systems. With yield patterns still fresh in your mind, you can assess whether problems are linked to soil structure or fertility, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan tells us more.
18 September 2025
Teagasc Crops Forum ‘Protecting yields and adding value’
The Teagasc Crops Forum took place on Wednesday, 10th September, at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The event brought together researchers, specialists, and industry representatives to discuss the latest agronomy issues and the potential role of rye in Irish tillage systems.
18 September 2025