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Agroforestry – the forest garden option
As one of a range of actions arising from the Mid-Term review of the Forestry Programme (March 2026), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) launched a new exciting Agroforestry (pilot) option – the Forest Garden which provides supports for eligible applicants to create new small forest holdings of up to 1 hectare, using forest gardening principles.
10 July 2026
Fly control guidance
Managing the fly population is vital all year round, as fly infestations can pose significant challenges for poultry farmers, Joanne McStraw, Division Lead – Agrihealth Advanced Animal Care shares some key guidance.
10 July 2026
Weed Watch 2026: Final chance for free herbicide resistance testing
Harvest 2026 is an opportune time for cereal growers to collect suspect weed seeds for their own resistance testing - a unique free service from Oak Park. As part of the DAFM-funded EVOLVE project, this is the final opportunity for widespread testing of suspected grass or broadleaf weed populations, according to Teagasc’s Vijaya Bhaskar.
10 July 2026
Silver Y Moth Caterpillars detected in crops – advice on identification, monitoring and control
Over the past 7–10 days, there have been increasing reports of caterpillar feeding in crops of spring beans, sugar beet and maize, Lousie McNamara, Michael Gaffney and Ciaran Collins share key advice on identification, monitoring and control.
9 July 2026
Maintaining quality seeds through the supply chain
Purchased seed is a foundational part of crop production each year.
9 July 2026
Upward movement in tillage farm income in 2025 – Teagasc National Farm Survey
Tillage farms saw incomes rise by 33% in 2025, with the average farm income reaching €54,900. This builds on the partial recovery in income seen in 2024, data from the preliminary results of the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2025 has revealed.
9 July 2026
Leading the way on CAP future and Agricultural Innovation
Over 100 policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry leaders gathered in Athlone, yesterday, July 8, for a landmark event focused on shaping the future of Irish agriculture and rural innovation under Ireland’s EU Presidency.
8 July 2026
To feed or not to feed?
At this time of year, one of the most common questions asked is whether calves should continue to receive concentrates during the summer months. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire shares some essential reading.
8 July 2026
What we learned from BEEF2026
It was another hugely successful Open Day at Teagasc Grange this year with the theme of ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’ showcasing the latest technology and insights into Irish beef farming.
8 July 2026
Heat stress in cattle
With warmer temperatures forecast, now's a great time to refresh on heat stress in cattle, and the management tasks needed to prevent it becoming an issue.
8 July 2026