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Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan, part of the Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign, was officially launched by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan T.D., at the Innishannon House Hotel in Cork today, Friday, 27 March.
27 March 2026
Yellow Rust is a Threat to All Winter Wheat Crops
Dr. Stephen Kildea, a researcher with Teagasc, and Conor O’Callaghan, a Teagasc tillage advisor, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the threat that yellow rust poses to wheat crops this season.
27 March 2026
Pullet rearing explained: Systems, scale and success
For the latest episode of The Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney discusses pullet rearing which is an integral part of the table egg sector.
27 March 2026
On Feirm Ground programme awarded The Open University Shooting Star Award
The On Feirm Ground programme has been awarded The Open University Shooting Star Award. The programme provides training and support for agricultural professionals and service providers to better engage with farmers on their health and wellbeing.
27 March 2026
Breeding the ideal suckler cow
As part of the Future Beef Programme’s ongoing series aimed at improving performance and profitability in Irish suckler herds, a webinar focusing on breeding the ideal cow for different beef production systems will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00pm
27 March 2026
Spot hidden nutrient gaps before yield suffers
Keeping crops well fed isn’t just about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Elements such as sulphur, magnesium and manganese, though required in smaller amounts, play a vital role in crop performance. Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more.
26 March 2026
Reducing emissions from nitrogen fertiliser
With fertiliser prices increasing again, what can you do on your farm to reduce your mineral fertiliser need, get the most out of the fertiliser you apply and reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser while sustaining or increasing yields on farm?
26 March 2026
Newcastle Disease circulating in Europe
Newcastle Disease (NCD) is a Category A, notifiable disease. NCD is a highly contagious virus, often fatal, which affects domestic poultry and wild birds. Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Adviser, tells us more
26 March 2026
Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project
The Teagasc Organics team will play a key role in a major European research initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for organic farmers across the continent.
26 March 2026
Nutrition for rye crops
Rye is a relatively new crop in Ireland in the modern era, although it was grown in the past. The area of rye grown has increased steadily over the last number of years albeit from a low base. Through the Rye Growers Guide, Teagasc Research Officer, Richie Hackett looks at the crop nutrition requirements of winter rye crops.
26 March 2026