Agri-Business
Teagasc paid overtime to 138 staff in 2025, almost unchanged from 2024 with the highest individual payment also lower than the previous year.
A decrease in distance and part-time education led to a drop in the number of Green Cert qualifications completed with Teagasc in 2025.
Moorepark Technology Ltd has recorded a loss of €176,000 for the 2025 financial year, according to its financial statements for last year.
Tillage
Irish tillage farmers have grown enhanced acreages of hybrid rye in recent years, a trend likely to be maintained in 2026/2027.
Teagasc made €1.6 million from the sale of land and buildings at the site of its former north Co. Dublin advisory office in Kinsealy.
Teagasc recorded a total income of €248 million in 2025, up by 3.3% or €8 million compared to the previous year.
Sheep
Hill sheep farmers will soon be able to benefit from genetic improvement programmes , according to Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.
Rural Life
Prof. Frank O'Mara has said that Ireland, and Europe, have to ensure part-time farmers "get a reasonable return" for their efforts.
Podcast
What does the rest of 2026 have in store for Irish farmers? The latest Teagasc outlook points...
Environment
Water quality issues on your farm can lead to fines, but with good management, many issues can be avoided.
Beef
With drought hampering grass growth, the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm has moved its rotation out to 25+ days.
Farm Survey
A farm injury has impacts beyond the harmed person, as its consequences can have an effect on the farmer’s family and the farm itself.
Farmers should not be lulled into thinking that Irish soils have gone into a state of total hibernation at the present time
A conference to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer is set to be held in Co. Offaly in October.
Farm Safety
A farmer’s health can have an effect on how they deal with farm hazards like machinery, livestock and vehicles, according to Teagasc.
A series of three events focused on organic lamb finishing are set to take place at locations across the country next month.
Ballyvadin Beef Farm
Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm in Fethard, Co. Tipperary is opening its gates to the public today (July 22).
Dairy
Tirlán has announced the eight dairy farm families that have been selected as inaugural 'Lighthouse Farms'.
DAFM has defended Teagasc's projected €52.4 million pension bill for 2026, which could account for 30% of its state funding this year.
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather later this year for a conference on farm safety.
Teagasc has successfully obtained planning permission for new student accommodation at Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan.
Many parts of the country are now well into drought conditions, especially in the south-east.
Dairy News
Dairygold and Teagasc launched a programme to help Dairygold milk suppliers build profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy businesses.
