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Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

The day will consist of two sessions and a series of workshops. Farmers wishing to attend are encouraged to book early.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

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Weighing up finishing prospects for store lambs

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Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig farmers should look to maximise efficiency gains in its latest round of loss-making, Teagasc director Frank O'Mara has said.

PIGS 21 October 2026

Good basics driving high profitability on Kilkenny dairy farm

Good basics driving high profitability on Kilkenny dairy farm

Over 150 farmers attended Tirlán’s FarmElevate farm walk in collaboration with Teagasc on the farm of Joe, Catherine and Michael Murphy in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny, on Tuesday.

NEWS 20 October 2026

Rearing pigs with intact tails could cost average pig farm over €142,000

Rearing pigs with intact tails could cost average pig farm over €142,000

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PIGS 19 October 2026

Purchasing land: ‘you can buy gold too dear’ - Teagasc

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NEWS 17 October 2026

'Relying on subsidies to survive keeps us poor'

'Relying on subsidies to survive keeps us poor'

Influencer Sophie Bell said she wanted to develop a resilient and viable farm and move away from relying on subsidies, at the Teagasc Women in Agriculture conference in Tullamore.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Farm finances: every farmer is busy, but are you a busy fool?

Farm finances: every farmer is busy, but are you a busy fool?

The three key areas farmers should assess in their business are turnover, profit and cashflow, Hugh MacEneaney of Teagasc said.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Unpaid family labour is worth €527m

Unpaid family labour is worth €527m

Family members provide 35m hours of unpaid work each year on the 88,000 farms included in the National Farm Survey.

NEWS 15 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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