Teagasc

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 12 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

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First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

NEWS 7 May 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

Sheep management: creep feeding and potential hogget price deductions

Sheep management: creep feeding and potential hogget price deductions

Sheep management: creep feeding and potential hogget price deductions

MANAGEMENT 6 May 2026

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Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

From timing of fungicides to aphicides it was all up for discussion in Waterford last week, writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 28 April 2026

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

With the year getting off to a slow start and lower volumes of fertiliser applied, there is a risk that some farms may fail to capitalise on peak May growth and face a feed shortage down the line.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 April 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

NEWS 28 April 2026

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

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 28 April 2026

Kerry women on the move in Teagasc

Kerry women on the move in Teagasc

The Dealer heard there's a few changes in Teagasc in the south west and all eyes will be on who gets the job as adviser for the Teagasc/Dairygold joint venture now.

DEALER 28 April 2026

Farmers maintain grass levels with less N

Farmers maintain grass levels with less N

Based on their grass production figures from the last five years, the Low Carbon Dairy Farms discussion group has shown that it’s possible to maintain grass growth with reduced levels of artificial N.

NEWS 28 April 2026

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

The national sale prices and rental prices for farmland are forecast to rise by 4% in 2026, according to the SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2026.

NEWS 28 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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