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Scheme updates: ACRES and sheep welfare payments
A number of important announcements were communicated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine this week in relation to payments under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme.
16 November 2025
Making the most of strong beef markets
Beef farmers, industry representatives, researchers and advisors will gather for the Teagasc National Beef Conference to discuss how Irish beef producers can make the most of strong market conditions and plan for a sustainable, profitable future.
16 November 2025
A weekly update from the Grass10 team
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and setting up for the spring, while the featured farmer is Gerry Finneran, Carrignavar, Co. Cork.
15 November 2025
Weanling breeding: Balancing shape and quality
Over the last decade, John Barry has built a system focused on producing quality progeny while maximising the cheapest feedstuff available on his farm – grazed grass.
15 November 2025
Minister Heydon opens the Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre
Today marked a major milestone for Teagasc research with the official opening of the National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre (NASRIC) at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
14 November 2025
Recognising farmers integrating farming and forestry
Farming and forestry can complement each other in many ways to drive farming and wider sustainability. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tell us more.
14 November 2025
Assessing BYDV risk
Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins looks at the BYDV risks, sharing key tips on crop assessment and the control options available.
14 November 2025
The importance of pregnancy scanning sows
Pregnancy scanning is an essential management tool on pig farms, writes Ciarán Carroll, Head of Knowledge Transfer, Pig Development Department, who looks at the role it plays in improving efficiency and productivity.
14 November 2025
Teagasc Kildalton College students thriving on overseas placements with the help of Waterford FRS
Established to acknowledge the late John Fitzgerald’s dedication to farm placements and the development of young people in agriculture, College Teacher and Practical Learning Period Officer, Declan Byrne writes on how the John Fitzgerald Memorial Travel Bursary is enabling Teagasc Kildalton students to broaden their horizons and skillsets through overseas placements.
14 November 2025
Autumn – a time to take stock of tillage farm sustainability actions
Following a recent visit to Vincent Macken’s tillage farm in Co. Meath, Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, John Mahon reflects on some of the practical measures taken after the combine stops rolling that greatly reduce the farm’s carbon footprint while enhancing local biodiversity and water quality.
13 November 2025