Rural Economy
Branching Out
Branching Out Type Booklet A Guide to Farm Diversification in Ireland – Practical Insights and Inspirations for Farm Diversification Download Publication (PDF) The agricultural landscape in Ireland is facing significant challenges, including low income and profitability for many farm enterprises. To address these issues, diversification has emerged as a vital strategy. ‘Branching […]
18 July 2024
Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal
Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal Type Report This project is a funded project conducted under the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) 2021 funding programme. It is a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc. The project provides some key recommendations for consideration by policymakers and industry […]
23 May 2024
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022
National Farm Survey Small Farms Report 2022 Type Report Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the approx 48,000 farms in Ireland that are too small in economic terms for inclusion in the annual NFS survey. Download Publication […]
21 May 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024
Today’s Farm – May/June 2024 Type Magazine Anticipating BEEF2024…researchers meet farmers and advisors Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) BEEF2024 BEEF2024 at Teagasc Grange – Securing your farming future (PDF) It’s all about forage (PDF) The benefits of ensiling mixed swards (PDF) Attention to detail drives earlier finishing (PDF) How a purpose-built calf shed can minimise […]
14 May 2024
Signpost Series: Organic Farming in Ireland
Signpost Series: Organic Farming in Ireland Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 10 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM to discuss Organic Farming in Ireland. A questions and answers session took […]
14 May 2024
The Danger of Slurry Gas – A Timely Reminder
The Danger of Slurry Gas – A Timely Reminder Type Media Article By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Health and Safety Authority in Northern Ireland (HSENI) recently highlighted a near miss incident involving slurry gas. The near miss incident occurred on Sunday April 21st 2024. The farmers concerned were extremely […]
10 May 2024
Growing Organics Farm Walk – Bill George
Growing Organics Farm Walk – Bill George Type Booklet Bill George is farming Coolanowle Organic Farm in Arles, Co. Laois. This farm began its conversion to organic farming in 2001 by Bill’s father in-law Jimmy Mulhall and has full organic status since 2003. Bill is leasing the farm on a long-term lease […]
30 April 2024
Inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland
Inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland Type Event Proceeding Teagasc hosted a webinar on Thursday, 25th April, in collaboration with EURAGRI, SRUC and AFBI which looked at inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurship in Ireland. It was the second in the EURAGRI-led Webinar Series that aims to highlight and demonstrate the role […]
29 April 2024
Coping with the weather – what to do at this stage?
Coping with the weather – what to do at this stage? Type Media Article From October the rain really has been incessant and at this stage it’s having huge implications in managing fodder and grass in what is now late spring. Teagasc Drysock Advisor Austin Callaghan gives some advice Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 April 2024
Signpost Series: Market opportunities for organic food
Signpost Series: Market opportunities for organic food 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 April, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr Bridget Little, Feedingstuffs, Fertiliser, Grain and Poultry Division, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine […]
8 April 2024