Articles
Annual and rough-stalk meadow grass: the problem and the solution
Autumn residual herbicides remain effective against meadow grasses and help reduce ALS-resistance risk, but this strategy is increasingly under threat, writes Teagasc's Vijaya Bhaskar.
15 October 2025
Continuous progress at Derrynahinch
In what’s shaping up to be a great year for suckler farmers, Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington visits James Madigan’s farm in Co. Kilkenny where a continued focus on doing the simple things well every day is delivering results.
14 October 2025
Autumn grassland management guidelines for sheep farms
Autumn is the starting point of the grassland year. Management and decisions made in this period have a direct effect on the quality and availability of grass the following spring, Dr Philip Creighton, Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry Co. Galway, shares some key advice.
14 October 2025
A preview of the Broiler Conference 2025
Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, previews the upcoming Teagasc Broiler Conferences on this episode of the Poultry Edge podcast.
14 October 2025
Monitor breeding progress and sheep scheme compliance
Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, Damian Costello provides timely reminders on staying compliant with sheep schemes and monitoring ram performance as the breeding season gets underway.
14 October 2025
Accelerating bio-based innovation
As part of the Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Dr. Siobhán Jordan about how Teagasc is supporting the bioeconomy in a way that is practical and impactful from farm to fork.
13 October 2025
Selective Dry Cow Therapy – excellent management is the key to success
Pablo Silva Boloña, Teagasc Research Officer, whose work focuses on milk quality, dairy cow mastitis and selective dry cow therapy, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.
13 October 2025
Reviewing bull finishing performance with the McCarthys
Future Beef and Signpost Programme participant, Eamon McCarthy reflects on the performance of his spring-born bulls, noticing significant variation in the performance of progeny from five-star sires.
13 October 2025
Soil sampling – an integral tool for your farm
The starting point in nutrient management planning on farms, Anthony Dineen, Climate Action & Sustainability Advisor, Macroom, Co. Cork, looks at the many benefits that soil sampling brings.
13 October 2025
Organic opportunities in the West
John Noonan highlights the sustainable practices of Enda and Noreen Monaghan, organic sheep farmers in Galway, and Joe Kelly, organic horticulture and suckler farmer in Mayo. These two farms are very different, illustrating the range of possibilities within organic farming.
12 October 2025