Articles

Nutrient Management Week: Setting up the fertiliser spreader

Setting up the fertiliser spreader is important to ensure accurate and even placement of fertiliser. John Corbett from Grassland Agro joins John Maher for the final daily episode as part of Nutrient Management Week to discuss this important aspect of nutrient application and management.
23 January 2026

Mindful advice when spreading slurry and protecting our waters

With the slurry spreading opening date fast approaching for farmers, ASSAP Advisor, Joseph Maher gives us key tips and advice on how best to use slurry, while making sure we protect our environment and our waters.
23 January 2026

Antimicrobial Resistance and its importance for poultry farmers

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is global threat to human, animal and plant health, as well as to food security and the economic wellbeing of the agricultural community. In this article, Addiena Luke-Currier, PhD Student in the Sociology Department in Trinity, aims to outline exactly what this problem is, why it is important for poultry farmers and what can be done about it.
23 January 2026

Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan Launched

The Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan was officially launched today, Thursday, 22 January, in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara.
22 January 2026

Nutrient Management Week: How to get full value from the fertiliser allowances for your farm

For today’s episode as part of Nutrient Management Week, Grass10’s John Maher is joined by Mike Ahern who is farming near Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.
22 January 2026

Tillage Edge: A Preview of the National Tillage Conference 2026

One of the highlights of the Irish tillage calendar is the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, a must-attend event to hear about the latest research, innovation and agronomy.
22 January 2026

New Women in Farming Group to launch

A new Women in Farming group is being launched for the Teagasc Roscommon/Longford region, creating a valuable opportunity for women involved in agriculture to come together in a supportive and engaging environment.
22 January 2026

Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Tillage Conference 2026

A coming together of farmers, researchers, advisors and industry stakeholders, the Teagasc National Tillage Conference will afford attendees the opportunity to engage on the key challenges and opportunities facing the Irish tillage sector through a combination of thematic sessions and targeted workshops.
22 January 2026

The timing of applications to maximise return

As part of Nutrient Management Week, Grass10 Campaign Manager, John Maher talks about the time of applications to maximise their return.
21 January 2026

Preparing for the purchasing of dairy bred calves

As dairy cows start to calve in earnest, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard shares a number of key tips for beef farmers in preparation for purchasing dairy bred calves over the next two to three months to rear as beef animals.
21 January 2026