Grass
Soil compaction is an ever present risk that must be managed, farmers have been advised at the Teagasc open day at Johnstown Castle.
Lime
As we move further into summer, liming wont be high on many farmers agenda's but with application rates below required levels, farmers are being advised to spread whenever possible.
Agri-Business
Teagasc is currently inviting tenders from providers for a new "fully integrated soil sampling and analysis service".
Series
Once calves are out and settled at grass, the focus quickly shifts to maintaining performance and hitting good weight gains.
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said innovation is the answer to several of the challenges facing Irish agriculture today.
Dairy
Building resilient and competitive farm systems was the focus of the Farming for a Better Future Open Day in Co. Wexford.
Tillage
Disease control in spring bean crops must be addressed by growers over the coming days, according to Teagasc.
Silage Effluent
Teagasc is advising farmers that they must collect and safely store all effluent produced to prevent severe water contamination.
Environment
A new study from Teagasc has investigated the impact of climate policies on protein security in the Republic of Ireland.
Turning calves out to grass should be a step forward. However, many farmers will notice calves taking a check in the first few weeks.
Teagasc is confirming that the coming days will see the completion of most disease control programmes in winter wheat and spring barley.
Sheep
Shearing is one of the busiest days of the year on sheep farms.
A new report by Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig specialist, discusses why looking after your health is extremely important for farmers.
Putting off decisions about farm transfer can "create significant legal, financial and family difficulties", Teagasc said.
Over the coming week, the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team will publish a two-part feature series on Agriland, with practical on-farm videos.
Enteric methane is a by-product of feed digestion which largely contributes to Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions .
Farm Safety
With the silage season now underway and slurry tanks beginning to move, Teagasc has shared advice on the risks associated with agitating.
Teagasc is encouraging farmers to keep a close eye on cashflow over the coming months as they head into a busy period on farms.
Bord Bia, Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland have been listed among the top beneficiaries of CAP payments in 2025.
Macra has warned that soaring costs in the horticulture sector are threatening the future of Irish fruit and vegetable production.
A new all-island conference on sustainability in agriculture has launched its inaugural event in Portlaoise, today (Tuesday, May 26).
Since 2020, horticulture input costs have risen on average by 76.2% across sub-sectors, according to a new report.
Tillage farmers have been advised to be avoid scorching crops if spraying during the current warm, dry spell.
