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Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Farms relying solely on ALS herbicides for broadleaved weed control face a significantly higher risk of resistance, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 29 April 2026

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

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Kerry women on the move in Teagasc

Kerry women on the move in Teagasc

DEALER 29 April 2026

Farmers maintain grass levels with less N

Farmers maintain grass levels with less N

NEWS 29 April 2026

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

NEWS 28 April 2026

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

NEWS 27 April 2026

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Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

Heavyweight silage machinery poses a real risk to soil structure

The pursuit of machinery scale, particularly with silage machinery, has resulted in a move to heavier machines, which pose a threat to soil structure, writes Dermot Forristal, machinery specialist

FARM MACHINERY 14 April 2026

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

Steers average 372kg dead and heifers 331kg in Newford Farm

The increase of 25kg in heifer carcase weights and 19kg in steer carcase weights, compared to 2025, helped capitalise on a significant increase in farmgate beef prices.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Newford Farm generates net profit including beef scheme payments of €103,054

Newford Farm generates net profit including beef scheme payments of €103,054

The increase in net profit including beef scheme payments increased from €575/ha in 2023 to €1,375 in 2025 on the back of higher farmgate beef prices and more kilos of beef produced.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

The farm in Leenane was leased from 1991 until 2011 by Teagasc and used as a demonstration farm for hill sheep.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Newford Farm delivers €87,332 net profit in 2025

Newford Farm delivers €87,332 net profit in 2025

The farm operated by Dawn Meats and Teagasc with support from McDonald’s generated a profit of over €100,000 including premia with accounting for land rental and full labour costs

NEWS 14 April 2026

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

88% of cows calved in six weeks in Newford Farm

The suckler-to-beef demonstration farm has continually delivered first-rate reproductive performance and consistently achieved a 365-day calving interval.

MANAGEMENT 14 April 2026

Wear the correct gear when spraying

Wear the correct gear when spraying

When spraying, you need to be protected from splashes, spills and fumes. The correct personal protective equipment needs to be worn.

NEWS 14 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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