Articles
Are you confident in your winter fodder budget?
With first-cut silage saved and most ground for second cut now closed, it’s the perfect time to check your fodder budget to ensure you’ve enough ground closed. Read some key tips here:
29 June 2025
Analysing the National Herd Performance Report
Providing a fascinating insight into the Key Performance Indicators attained on pig farms across Ireland last year, Specialised Pig Advisor, Ger McCutcheon joins this episode of the Pig Edge podcast to delve further into the findings from the National Herd Performance Report.
28 June 2025
Moorepark Open Day to feature Farming Health & Safety Trail
Along with showcasing the latest research findings, new technologies and latest advice for running successful dairy farms, the Moorepark Open Day will also serve to heighten awareness among farm families.
28 June 2025
Reforestation – the things you need to know
Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell writes on reforestation, covering aspects such as ground preparation, replanting options and pest control.
27 June 2025
What lies beneath: Insights from the Oak Park soil pit
Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Veronica Nyhan revisits the walk-in soil pit demonstration from the Crops and Technology Open Day, revealing the impact of compaction and highlighting solutions to improve soil health.
27 June 2025
Highlights from the Oak Park Open Day
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops & Technology Open Day in Oak Park, Carlow are brought to you via this week's Tillage Edge podcast.
26 June 2025
Fast-growing faba beans – a runner in shorter growing seasons?
Lower nitrogen input and the availability of Protein Aid have made faba beans an attractive crop, but one challenge remains – the potential for later harvesting.
26 June 2025
Handle pesticides safely
The importance of health and safety on tillage farms was highlighted at a major crops event in Teagasc Oak Park, today, June 25.
25 June 2025
Calculating the carbon footprint of your crops
A further enhancement to AgNav, launched today, June 25, as part of the Crops and Technology Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park will allow tillage farmers to calculate the carbon footprint of their crops.
25 June 2025
Listen: Teagasc Ballyhaise College Beef Farm Update
Noel Prunty and Liam McWeeney from Teagasc Ballyhaise College join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on breeding season and how the bulls performed finishing under 16 months.
25 June 2025