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Next Gen 2 and Kilworth Farm Update
Ricki Fitzgerald, Farm Manager of the Teagasc Moorepark Kilworth Farm and Brian McCarthy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark, join Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to give a run down on how the year has gone so far on the Kilworth Farm and to talk a little about the Next Gen 2 trial that is in its first full year in 2026.
22 June 2026
Wexford farmers get a first-hand preview of BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange
A group of progressive beef farmers recently travelled to Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath, to get a first-hand look at the research, innovation and practical demonstrations that will be on display at the upcoming BEEF2026 Open Day on Wednesday, 1 July.
22 June 2026
Planning to reseed – get it right
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, shares key tips when establishing new reseeds this year.
20 June 2026
Can CBV deliver for your pocket?
With 62% of the national beef kill now made up of dairy-origin animals, greater attention is being placed on practices to improve animal performance, profitability and the overall efficiency of dairy-beef systems.
20 June 2026
Organic Tillage and Vegetables EIP project showcased at Wicklow farm walk
An Organic Tillage and Vegetables Open Day took place on 18 June 2026 at the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, County Wicklow. The event marked the official launch of the Organic Tillage and Vegetables EIP project, a farmer-led initiative focused on developing practical solutions for weed management, machinery sharing and sustainable organic crop production.
19 June 2026
70% of farmers complete most sheep tasks on a Saturday – survey
Interim findings from a Labour on Sheep Farms Survey were presented by Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, at the Teagasc National Sheep conference in Ballinasloe, County Galway on Thursday, 18 June.
19 June 2026
Why temperature matters for ammonia emissions in pig houses
Diet is often the focus when discussing ammonia emissions from pig farms, but it is only part of the story. House temperature and slurry storage and management can also have a major influence on ammonia losses. Izuchukwu Martin Aroh explains.
19 June 2026
Hedgerow biodiversity explored at Teagasc Oak Park event
Stakeholders interested in biodiversity, agriculture, forestry and landscape management gathered at Teagasc Oak Park on May 22 for an event celebrating United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity, Teagasc researcher, Dheeraj Rathore fills us in on the key happenings from the event.
19 June 2026
Opportunities in organic dairying
According to the monthly published EU Milk Market Observatory, Ireland has the second highest organic milk price in the EU at 72.5c/L. With organic milk prices commanding a premium of almost 30c/L over conventional milk, Teagasc Organic Specialist, Joe Kelleher previews a series of organic farm walks for dairy farmers considering conversion.
19 June 2026
Model county winner of Pasture Progress Awards 2025
Liam Rochford from Croase, County Wexford was crowned the overall winner of the Pasture Progress Award 2025, today, June 18 at an awards ceremony held at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Co. Carlow.
18 June 2026