Rural Economy
Teagasc Budget 2026 Summary
Summary of the main Budget 2026 measures plus an outline of other tax changes implemented recently which impact the farming sector.
8 October 2025
National Farm Survey Enterprise Factsheets 2024
Teagasc National Farm Survey recorded data on 863 farms. These factsheets summarise the results from six enterprises.
6 October 2025
National Farm Survey 2024
The National Farm Survey Report for 2024 represents a population of 88,000 farms in Ireland. It includes information on farm output, production costs, supports, farm income, labour input, stocking rate and input usage.
6 October 2025
Securing the Future of Irish Farms – Approaches for Generational Renewal
Produced for Generational Renewal Week 2025
8 September 2025
Farm Incomes Set to Rise Again in 2025 Despite Global Uncertainty
Irish farmers are on course for another year of income growth, according to the latest Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture July 2025 published by the Agricultural Economics & Farm Surveys Department at Teagasc.
6 August 2025
Opening Statement on behalf of Teagasc to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food
Statement by Professor John McNamara, Senior Health and Safety Specialist Advisor and Dr David Meredith, Senior Research Officer on the role of Teagasc in promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing among the Farming Community.
9 July 2025
Farm Safety for May
Farm Safety for May 0 Type Media Article By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The month of May is a very active farming month, particularly with machinery work, including spraying, silage harvesting, fertiliser and slurry spreading. The safety of yourself, your family, those working for you, and other road users must be your […]
6 May 2025
Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland
Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland Type Event Proceeding Teagasc, in association with TCI (Textile & Composite Industries PTY Limited), Victoria, Australia hosted a conference focusing on Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland on Thursday, 27th February 2025 from in Teagasc Ashtown Food Research […]
19 March 2025
DAFM confirms changes to Nitrates Regulations
The intensification of the agricultural sector in Ireland has resulted in economic benefits while also creating environmental challenges.
18 March 2025
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector Type Report A Teagasc commissioned feasibility study to evaluate the potential role of Producer Organisations (POs) in enhancing and supporting the Irish organic agricultural sector Download Publication (PDF) The organic sector in Ireland is growing, with ambitious EU and national targets requiring […]
14 March 2025