Articles
Blowfly control in sheep flocks
Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, writes on the different options available to farmers to aid in the control of blowfly strike.
12 May 2026
Measuring efficiency in the main grass growing season
Are you producing milk solids efficiently? Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing discusses some of the metrics available to measure performance.
11 May 2026
The cost of making a bale of silage
Heightened fertiliser and fuel costs will see silage production costs on farms rise this year.
11 May 2026
Current status of broadleaf weed resistance
Effective broad-leaved weed control, especially in spring crops, has become a growing challenge. Vijaya Bhaskar, Teagasc Research Officer, gives an update.
11 May 2026
Key actions: Protecting water quality on your farm
From storing silage bales and effluent management, along with providing proper drinking points for livestock, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm over May.
11 May 2026
Grazing focus: Don’t let water be the weak link on your farm
Common water supply problems on most farms centre on inadequacies in areas such as water source, pumping plant, pipe sizes, ballcocks and troughs. Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares key recommendations and solutions to these problems.
11 May 2026
Newford reproductive performance
As part of the recent Newford Demonstration Farm Open Day, Emily Sitko, Nicky Byrne and Stephen Frend discussed the measures being outlines to improve the herd’s reproductive performance.
10 May 2026
Dairy calf-to-beef course – invest in yourself
A course for new entrants and a new manual on all aspects of dairy calf-to-beef systems could help boost your profits. Alan Dillon, Teagasc DairyBeef500 Campaign Manager, tells us more.
10 May 2026
Grazing focus: Keeping enough ‘spark’ in your electric fence
With the grazing season now in full swing, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares some essential reading and some areas to troubleshoot if your fencer isn’t working as it should.
9 May 2026
Deadline approaching for National Sheep Welfare Scheme
Along with outlining the key actions, Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Mayo, reminds sheep farmers that the deadline for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is fast approaching.
9 May 2026