Articles
One in three farmers haven’t spread lime in the last five years
There is currently a large lime requirement nationally across both grassland and tillage farms, with soil test results showing that approximately 60% of drystock farms are sub-optimal for soil pH and would benefit from an application of ground limestone.
4 October 2026
Updated ‘Supports for Farmers’ guide available
An updated guide, providing practical information on the supports, grants, schemes and services available to farmers, has been made available.
28 September 2026
EU Commissioner visits Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
Teagasc outlined the actions farmers are taking to improve water quality and address fodder deficits when the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen visited the Teagasc Exhibition at the National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2026
Mid-West Bio-District innovation wins international Parsons design award
An innovative proposal designed to strengthen regional seed systems and support organic growers has been named as the third placed winner of the international Good Interventions 2026 Design Competition, organised by Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York.
18 September 2026
2026 Farm Business Options Programme launched
Teagasc has launched its 2026 Farm Business Options Training Programme, designed to inspire and equip farmers and farm families with the tools, knowledge and networks to explore new business opportunities and diversify their enterprises.
18 September 2026
Value of native grains showcased
Representatives from the Teagasc Crops Department are telling the good story of native Irish grain, be it for inclusion in animal diets or its low carbon footprint, at this week’s National Ploughing Championships.
16 September 2026
‘Busy bees’ at the National Ploughing Championships
Are you interested in beekeeping or have questions on bee health, hive management or sustainable beekeeping. If so, then call to the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships.
16 September 2026
Winter feed guidance on dairy and beef farms
Farmers visiting the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships can avail of winter feed guidance from Teagasc advisors and specialists.
16 September 2026
‘Letting Trees Work for Us’ photography competition launched
The annual Teagasc / Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) forest photo competition was today, Tuesday, 15 September, launched at the National Ploughing Championships by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins, T.D.
15 September 2026
Fodder budgeting support available at National Ploughing Championships
Have you questions about your winter forage reserves or winter-feeding plan after this summer’s drought? If so, avail of the supports being made available by Teagasc at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
14 September 2026