Articles
Close the milking platform in autumn to protect spring grass
Reminding dairy farmers that the grass you grow in October is the grass you graze in the spring, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs shares tips on autumn closing and managing grass over the coming weeks.
28 September 2026
Teagasc Climate Action and Farm Sustainability Course open for enrollment
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to deepen their understanding of the relationship between climate and agriculture through Teagasc’s QQI Level 6 Course in Sustainable Farming in the Environment.
28 September 2026
Transferring the Family Farm events – navigating the complexities of succession
Having benefitted more than 20,000 farmers over the past decade, the annual series of Teagasc Transferring the Family Farm Clinics will commence once again in early October.
28 September 2026
Silage effluent is a potent pollutant
Farmers have been reminded of the environmental and safety risks associated with silage storage, particularly the dangers posed by over-high silage pits and silage effluent.
28 September 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
‘Thinking differently gives us real opportunities to prevent food waste’
Practical ways to prevent food waste and support circular food innovation were explored at a gathering of primary producers, food manufacturers, policymakers and other stakeholders at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown.
27 September 2026
Why soil sampling is a critical task on every farm
We rely on our soils more than any other resource to deliver crop performance and farm profitability year after year. Just like machinery, soils require regular attention and maintenance to perform at their best.
27 September 2026
Third FAST-IP Programme to launch next wave of Agri-tech start-ups commences
FAST-IP has announced that twelve participants have commenced its third food and agriculture entrepreneurship programme dedicated to launching the next wave of agri-tech start-ups.
27 September 2026
European consortium launches project to strengthen agricultural advisory networks
A new €10 million European Union-funded project has been launched to strengthen agricultural advisory services and build a more connected, capable, and responsive advisory community across Europe.
26 September 2026
New short course: Weaning to Three Year Old Husbandry and Early Training
Bookings are now open for a new blended learning short course on weaning to three year old husbandry and early training, taking place in November 2026.
26 September 2026