National Farm Survey
Amy Forde on 05 May 2021
Listen: all farmland has a nature value, new map shows
New land map shows one size does not fit all in terms of policy and the diversity of Irish land.
Jack Kennedy on 02 Feb 2021
Teagasc calls foul on New Zealand's carbon claims
The Irish agri research and advisory body Teagasc has very quickly responded to carbon claims published in New Zealand.
Aidan Brennan on 20 Jan 2021
Soil fertility improves but grass performance on beef farms stagnates
The Grass10 report looks at key performance indicators between 2016 and 2019, Aidan Brennan writes.
Matt Dempsey on 18 Nov 2020
Dempsey at Large: gaps in measurement
Productivity growth and efficiency in the broadest sense has differed widely between the sectors over the last 20 years.
Niall Hurson on 13 Nov 2020
Conclusion that Irish dairy farms are most profitable in Europe is flawed - IFA
The IFA highlights that 64% of dairy farms have an average debt of €112,000.
Matt Dempsey on 04 Nov 2020
Dempsey at Large: contradictions in competitiveness and the new sustainability
Teagasc has the credibility to revise and promulgate the correct figures.
Darren Carty on 18 Sep 2020
Plough On: policy, profitability and preference will shape future sheep sector
There have been major changes in the sheep sector over the last 10 years and it is almost certain there will be more big changes on the horizon over the coming decade.
Darren Carty on 02 Sep 2020
Living up to the REPS legacy
In week one of our four-week series on REPS Barry Cassidy and Darren Carty look at how REPS created such a lasting legacy among farmers and budget scenarios required to deliver a significant payment.
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
Beef production in Ireland - challenges and opportunities
Paul Crosson, Pearse Kelly, Teagasc Grange and Kevin Hanrahan Teagasc Athenry take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Irish beef industry
Niall Hurson on 01 Jul 2020
‘Hidden debt’ problem for farm contractors
Contractors say they’re carrying farmer debt and have asked Teagasc if the debt was included in the National Farm Survey.
Amy Forde on 30 Jun 2020
Farmers in border counties most reliant on direct payments - Teagasc
Farmers in the border region, the west and midlands are most reliant on direct payments for their farm incomes.
Amy Forde on 29 Jun 2020
Tillage incomes sink 15% in 2019 as costs rise
While harvest yields were up substantially in 2019, cereal prices fell and this resulted in a fall in tillage farm margins in 2019.
Amy Forde on 29 Jun 2020
Watch: BEAM and BEEP boost suckler farm incomes in 2019
The average income on suckler farms in 2019 increased by 11% on the 2018 level, the 2019 National Farm Survey shows.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Jun 2020
Teagasc farm survey: one third of sheep farmers earn less than €5,000
The sheep sector continued to struggle financially, despite better weather conditions last year.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Jun 2020
Farm emissions increase despite improved efficiencies
A recently-published report from Teagasc's Cathal Buckley has recorded increases in farm efficiencies but a rise in overall emissions.
Darren Carty on 26 Feb 2020
Hill farms top environmental credentials of livestock systems
While hill systems excel environmentally, they are poor performers in terms of economic viability and have a greater risk of household vulnerability and isolation risk.
Darren Carty on 20 Feb 2020
Hill sheep farmers prioritise generation renewal in next CAP reform
Getting more young farmers incorporated into sustainable sheep systems came out top in a survey carried out in the 2018 National farm Survey which was presented at Teagasc's hill sheep conference.
Darren Carty on 29 Jan 2020
Efficient nutrient use can enhance production and environmental targets
Teagasc’s David Wall says there is room for sheep farmers to build on strong sustainability credentials while also achieving gains in farm profitability. Darren Carty and Tommy Moyles report.
Contributor on 06 Nov 2019
Cut out the risk before you saw
Gary Abbott and Arthur Byrne of ESB Networks offer readers some advice about operating chainsaws and what to do in the event of fallen electricity wires.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Jul 2019
Farm Accidents on the rise nationally
Farmers like to think they are more safety conscious but the statistics show a rising number of farm accidents, writes Jack Kennedy.