Articles
Building a high-performance Charolais herd
In advance of the Irish Grassland Association Open Day on July 30 in Co. Cavan, Sebana Moynagh joins the Beef Edge to give an insight into her Breffni Pedigree Charolais Herd and to discuss practical beef production and grassland management strategies relevant to both pedigree and commercial suckler farmers.
29 July 2026
Improving suckler returns through better 200-day calf weights
As the grazing season advances suckler farmers should evaluate herd performance to secure future profitability. James Mullane, Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells us more.
29 July 2026
What impact can a spur roadway have on your farm?
Spring and autumn can bring challenging grazing conditions. Proactively improving grazing infrastructure on farm can help farms overcome this and increase the number of days at grass. The Grass10 team tell us more.
29 July 2026
Tirlán launches FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network
Tirlán Co-op has announced the eight dairy farm families selected as inaugural FarmElevate Lighthouse Farms, part of a new five-year programme developed with Teagasc to help farmers improve productivity, profitability and sustainability through peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer.
29 July 2026
Forage crops: Adding value to mixed farming systems
In this episode of OviCast, Dr Frank Campion discusses the role of forage crops within an integrated livestock system and the value they can bring to sheep enterprises.
29 July 2026
Teagasc 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements Published
Total Teagasc income in 2025 was €248 million, which was €8 million (3.3%) higher than in 2024. Total Teagasc expenditure in 2025 was €249 million which was €3 million (1.2%) greater than in 2024.
28 July 2026
Why Olivia Hynes Switched to 100% AI
Roscommon suckler and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes, joins Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, to give an overview of her system and a preview of the FutureBeef National Farm Walk taking place on her farm on 29th July.
28 July 2026
Botanically diverse swards can reduce farm gate emissions in pasture-based sheep systems
Dr. Sarah Woodmartin, Teagasc Research Officer, discusses the role of botanically diverse swards in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of pasture-based sheep production.
28 July 2026
Managing stock in drought or near drought conditions
Colman Purcell, Nutritionist with Dairygold Agri Business, joins Stuart Childs to discuss managing stock in drought or near drought conditions.
27 July 2026
Why a Good Milking Routine Matters
A good milking routine is one of the simplest ways to improve milk quality, reduce mastitis, save time and make milking easier for both you and your cows. Pádraig O'Connor, Teagasc Grange, tells us more.
27 July 2026