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RU-MIT-LESS Research Project to Investigate Lifetime Potential of Methane-Reducing Feed Additives in Beef Cattle
Methane-reducing feed additives have the potential to contribute to Ireland’s agricultural greenhouse gas reduction targets, with studies showing emissions reductions of 8% to 30% under indoor conditions.
7 July 2026
Keeping water to cattle during warmer weather
Niall Kerins, Cattle Specialist at Teagasc, shares guidelines on how to meet the water requirements for beef cattle during the current dry weather conditions.
7 July 2026
Further growth in farm incomes across all systems in 2025
The results of a new report from economists at Teagasc confirm a further increase in farm income took place across all the major farm systems in Ireland in 2025 as incomes continued to recover from the difficult year experienced in 2023.
6 July 2026
Teagasc Beef Advisory Newsletter – July
Welcome to the Teagasc Beef Advisory newsletter for July. In this edition, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, David Argue focuses on summer dosing and the correct use of faecal egg sampling, monitoring cattle performance and managing grass, and shares breeding tips to tighten up the calving spread on suckler farms next spring.
6 July 2026
Teagasc Dairy Advisory Newsletter – July
Welcome to the Teagasc Dairy Advisory newsletter for July. In this edition, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr. Joe Patton shares his top five tips for the month ahead, key actions to reduce the number of May calvers next spring, and advice on feeding cows during the peak intake period.
6 July 2026
Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter – July
Welcome to the Teagasc Sheep Advisory Newsletter for July. In this edition, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein shares management notes on grassland management and reseeding, weaning and managing ewe condition, and keeping lambs performing post weaning.
6 July 2026
Teagasc Tillage Advisory Newsletter – July
Welcome to the Teagasc Tillage Advisory Newsletter for July. With harvest 2026 fast approaching, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins shares advice on establishing cover crops, urges growers to avail of resistance testing and provides farmers with key reminders on the straw incorporation measure and glyphosate use.
6 July 2026
OviCast – July Management Notes
Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us to discuss the key management tasks for the month ahead.
6 July 2026
Future Beef Update: Calving difficulty, shape and colour a priority for Olivia Hynes
Farming 70ha in Co. Roscommon, Oliva Hynes operates a spring-calving suckler system, bred 100% to AI. With the breeding season well underway, sire choice centres on calving difficulty, shape and colour.
5 July 2026
Teagasc land-based apprenticeships: Earn while you learn
If you are interested in learning about land-based enterprises and earning a salary while you learn, Teagasc currently operates four apprenticeship programmes.
5 July 2026