Johnstown Castle
Pat O'Toole on 17 Nov 2021
Teagasc to build innovation centre in Wexford
The National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre will drive sustainability and innovation research to help deliver emission reductions
Aidan Brennan on 20 Oct 2021
Multispecies doing the job at Johnstown Castle
Multispecies swards are being compared to grass and clover swards at the Teagasc research centre in Johnstown Castle. Aidan Brennan reports.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Oct 2021
Research capacity improved but researchers the crucial link
In the third and final week of our spotlight on Teagasc, Jack Kennedy looks at the evolution of the key Teagasc research centres.
Jack Kennedy on 06 Oct 2021
Teagasc – the Irish farmer’s best asset or a costly monster?
As the new Teagasc boss Frank O’Mara takes up the reins, we look back over Gerry Boyle’s tenure at Teagasc and review some of what has happened.
Ellen Durkin on 17 Aug 2021
Multispecies swards growing more forage with less fertiliser - Teagasc
Six-species swards outperformed perennial ryegrass monocultures and were considerably more resistant to drought.
Darren Carty on 23 Jul 2021
Department extends high-risk fire warning until Monday 26 July
The warning was due to end on Friday 23 July, but with fine weather forecast to continue, albeit with slightly lower temperatures, it has now been pushed out to Monday 26 July.
Darren Carty on 30 Jun 2021
Condition orange – high fire risk warning
The warning came into place on Tuesday 29 June with the highest risk expected to be on Friday 2 July and remaining in place pending significant rainfall until Monday 5 July.
Pat O'Toole on 23 Jun 2021
Rain welcomed as growth slows in drier areas
While rain on Tuesday and Wednesday is welcomed, the forecast is for mostly dry weather for the rest of June.
on 16 Jun 2021
Travelling back in tillage time
As well as the Pierce’s exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum, there are displays on pivotal times in Irish farming history.
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
REAP letters circulated to unsuccessful applicants
The letters detail the score which an applicant received with a cut-off score of 50 marks set to be considered for inclusion to the pilot project.
on 09 Jun 2021
A step back in agri time at Johnstown Castle
The surname Pierce is known far and wide across the agri-machinery industry. Emily Crowley got to grips with the history of Pierce's Foundry at the Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle and Gardens
on 02 Jun 2021
More than meets the eye at Johnstown Castle
From self-guided museums, to walking trails and even a café to eat in, Johnstown Castle Estate and Gardens has a lot on offer to its visitors. Emily Crowley writes.
Amy Forde on 27 May 2021
Dr David Wall appointed as Teagasc enterprise leader
The enterprise leader role is to lead the management of the farms and estate in Teagasc environment research centre to deliver the research programme.
Niall Hurson on 09 Mar 2021
Water quality solutions under Teagasc spotlight
Water Quality Week will look to explain a range of water quality problems and provide practical advice and solutions to farmers.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
LESS technique delivers more nitrogen
Mark Plunkett and David Wall from Teagasc Johnstown Castle outline how low-emission slurry spreading can deliver more nitrogen to soils.
Lorcan Allen on 08 Jan 2021
Major investment needed in nationwide analysis of soil carbon potential
A nationwide analysis of soil carbon levels and carbon sequestration potential in Irish grassland soils is needed more than ever.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
GLAS extension response rate recorded at 91%
Of the 91% of GLAS I and II participants who had responded as of Tuesday morning, 98% have applied to continue in the scheme for 2021.
The Dealer on 12 Dec 2020
The Big Dealer: Race for new Enterprise Ireland CEO heats up
ICMSA president's second round, bullocks on the wrong boat, backing brave, Teagasc movers and shakers and more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 09 Dec 2020
Movers and shakers in and out of Teagasc
Bridget Lynch is leaving UCD and Paidi Kelly is leaving Teagasc. The Dealer has more.
Jack Kennedy on 22 Nov 2020
Get set for virtual Dairy Day next Tuesday
Next Tuesday is busy on the dairy airwaves, with lots of shows highlighting what farmers are doing around the country, writes Jack Kenendy.