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A step by step guide to calving the suckler cow and keeping the calf alive
The Teagasc Future Beef team hosted the second event in their two-part webinar series, A Guide to a Successful Calving Season, on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
25 January 2026
Re-cap: The key messages from Grass10’s Nutrient Management Week
Teagasc Grass10 Nutrient Management Week took place from 19–23 January and was packed with a full programme that focused on nutrient management on farms in spring and throughout the year ahead.
24 January 2026
Calf health – Ger McSweeney’s key to achieving one calf per cow per year
Farming in Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co. Cork, and operating a spring-calving suckler to beef system, Future Beef Programme participant, Ger McSweeney places a firm focus on calf health and it’s paying dividends when it comes to achieving one calf per cow per year.
24 January 2026
Reminder to claim your annual forest premium
The annual forest premium payment is an important support to forest owners. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, John Casey reminds forest owners who may still have to submit their 2026 premium online application to do so, with payments issued on a weekly basis.
23 January 2026
Nutrient Management Week: Setting up the fertiliser spreader
Setting up the fertiliser spreader is important to ensure accurate and even placement of fertiliser. John Corbett from Grassland Agro joins John Maher for the final daily episode as part of Nutrient Management Week to discuss this important aspect of nutrient application and management.
23 January 2026
Mindful advice when spreading slurry and protecting our waters
With the slurry spreading opening date fast approaching for farmers, ASSAP Advisor, Joseph Maher gives us key tips and advice on how best to use slurry, while making sure we protect our environment and our waters.
23 January 2026
Antimicrobial Resistance and its importance for poultry farmers
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is global threat to human, animal and plant health, as well as to food security and the economic wellbeing of the agricultural community. In this article, Addiena Luke-Currier, PhD Student in the Sociology Department in Trinity, aims to outline exactly what this problem is, why it is important for poultry farmers and what can be done about it.
23 January 2026
Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan Launched
The Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan was officially launched today, Thursday, 22 January, in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara.
22 January 2026
Nutrient Management Week: How to get full value from the fertiliser allowances for your farm
For today’s episode as part of Nutrient Management Week, Grass10’s John Maher is joined by Mike Ahern who is farming near Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.
22 January 2026
Tillage Edge: A Preview of the National Tillage Conference 2026
One of the highlights of the Irish tillage calendar is the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, a must-attend event to hear about the latest research, innovation and agronomy.
22 January 2026