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5 of the main concerns raised by farmers this spring

Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, briefly addresses the main queries raised by his clients over recent months, focusing on weather-related queries, nitrates, scheme work and succession planning.
30 June 2024

Irish farmers' mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour explored in FarMHealth study

Research has found that a lack of awareness of the symptoms of mental ill health, social stigma, self-stigmatisation, rural masculine norms and poor social support are barriers that prevent farmers from seeking help from mental health services.
29 June 2024

Safety during Busy Times on the Farm

The summer is some of the busiest times on Irish farms with many essential activities taking place. Children are on holidays from school and may be out and about on farms. Martina Donnelly discusses ways to stay safe during this busy time.
27 June 2024

More than just beef at BEEF2024

Along with showcasing the latest research and advice to beef farmers, BEEF2024 offers so much more to attendees through its dedicated Advisory, Education and Opportunities Village.
25 June 2024

'Back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren article acts as a catalyst for UN visit to the West

On his recent visit to Ireland, the Director-General of the United Nations FAO, Mr Qu Dongyu took a trip with his delegation to the West of Ireland to observe sustainable farming in the Burren.
23 June 2024

Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference

The Teagasc Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference is taking place today, Thursday, 20th June at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. Leading experts have come together to explore innovative approaches to carbon farming.
20 June 2024

BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers' wellbeing

New research funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been presented today, Tuesday 18 June, at the 2024 BeSafe Conference in Teagasc Ashtown by Dr. Diana Van Doorn, Teagasc Post-Doctoral Scholar (Safe Habitus) that explores the impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing.
18 June 2024

Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced

Following a ceremony in Iveagh House on June 13, John O’Grady has been announced the Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee for 2024-2025.
17 June 2024

From house guests to farm pests: The hidden impact of Daddy Long-Legs on agriculture

Have you ever noticed the delicate, spindly-legged insects known as ‘Daddy Long-Legs’ fluttering around your home?
16 June 2024

Upcoming Teagasc Events June 2024

Teagasc will host a range of informative events over the coming weeks.
16 June 2024

The risk of Lyme disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacteria and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more.
12 June 2024

International Men’s Health Week - Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety

Teagasc supports measures to assist farmers to gain and maintain their health through its national occupational health and safety programme. In particular, Teagasc supports International Men’s Health Week (MHW), which is taking place this week up to Father’s Day on Sunday next, 16 June.
12 June 2024

Teagasc publishes Research Impact Highlights in 2023

Teagasc has highlighted the impact of some of its research in a new publication - Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2023.
11 June 2024

Minister McConalogue Launches the Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024

The Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024 was officially launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. The event will take place on Thursday, 18 July, 2024, at Gurteen Agricultural College, County Tipperary.
06 June 2024

Horticulture is Life - Teagasc at Bloom 2024

Bord Bia Bloom is one of Europe's premier horticulture events, drawing approximately 100,000 attendees over its five-day run. In 2024, Bloom will take place from May 30 to June 3, transforming the Phoenix Park in Dublin into a vibrant celebration of gardening, lifestyle, and sustainability.
30 May 2024

Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick

Last week, Teagasc partnered with ESB Science Blast to deliver a successful, engaging three-day event at the University of Limerick, Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer, Aoife Quinn, Marketing Intern and Alex Oltean, Multimedia Intern, told us more.
30 May 2024

Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research

Teagasc researchers, Dr Louise McNamara and Dr Orla O’Sullivan have been awarded funding as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme in the respective areas of research in BYDV and the gut microbiome.
29 May 2024

Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal

This project, a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc, funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), highlights the importance of generational renewal for the sustainability of agriculture in Ireland.
27 May 2024

On farm with Danny Doyle, Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year

Hailing from a large scale tillage operation in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Danny Doyle was crowned the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2023 award last evening, May 21.
22 May 2024

Danny Doyle is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2023

Danny Doyle from Rathangan, Co. Kildare, is the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2023 award. The awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD in County Laois on May 21.
22 May 2024

Meet the finalists in the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year

The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year will be crowned on Tuesday, May 21. Shortlisted to 15 nominees, the awards will be presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.
19 May 2024

Make safety a priority this silage season

As the silage season edges closer, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialists, Francis Bligh and John McNamara highlight what you should keep in mind to ensure safety on farm.
15 May 2024

Woodhill Stud joins the Signpost stable

Teagasc Equine Specialist, Sean Keane meets Paul Beecher who is based at Tallow in Co. Waterford and operates Woodhill Stud - the first equine unit to join the Teagasc Signpost Programme.
12 May 2024

Teagasc awards the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal to Lorna Twomey

The Teagasc Walsh Scholars Gold Medal was awarded to Lorna Twomey from Teagasc’s Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme. The Gold Medal, which is the Programme’s highest accolade, was presented at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Ashtown today, Wednesday, May 8 2024.
08 May 2024

Helping to improve animal health and welfare through European partnerships

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) is by far the most ambitious research and innovation initiative the European Commission has funded to control infectious diseases of animals, and to promote animal welfare.
07 May 2024

Funding awarded for strategic research in generational renewal and pig health

Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding to further their work in the respective areas of generational renewal and pig health as part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call.
06 May 2024

Why health truly is wealth for farmers

Farmers need to make sleep, a healthy diet and exercise a priority, according to a new study by DCU which reports that half of Irish farmers have problems sleeping and close to a quarter have experienced burnout.
05 May 2024

Minister Hackett attends first Growing Organics farm walk of 2024

The first in a series, the opening Growing Organics Farm Walk of 2024 was held on the farm of Bill George, Coolanowle Organic Farm, Arles, Co. Laois on May 1, a dairy farmer supplying milk primarily to the Village Dairy.
03 May 2024

‘I won’t be going back to conventional farming’

Conor Dowling, his wife Helen and their boys Liam (12), James (10), Sean (8) and Matthew (3) live in the parish of St John’s, between Athlone and Roscommon. They farm sucklers, beef and tillage on 27ac. The farm is closed; only occasional bulls or rams are brought in for breeding.
03 May 2024

Alice Doyle appointed to Teagasc Authority

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Alice Doyle, the Deputy President of the Irish Farmers’ Association, to the Teagasc Authority.
01 May 2024