The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the opportunity to take part in a farm innovation visit. The study tour is part of the Farm Innovation ...
Putting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) first was a key, take-home message from the 2025 Teagasc National Tillage Conference. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, ...
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second UK cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025. The figures confirm a number of distinct trends. These ...
Co. Cavan-based married couple Jane Carolan and Derek Lynch are on a mission to produce chemical-free nutrient-dense food while restoring soil health, ecosystems, regenerating habitats for wildlife ...
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to earn up to €44,900 over 10 years. Planting a forest can be a valuable long-term ...
Farmers in South Africa say they are deeply worried that a bill regarding land seizures has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Essentially, the bill gives the government power to take ...
Any increase in somatic cell count (SCC) above 100,000 cells/ml is associated with a reduction in animal performance and will have a significant impact on the milk cheque this spring. Spring calving ...
Tillage soils represent significant sumps for stored carbon. However, adding to these carbon levels will be a slow process. This was one of the main themes addressed by Teagasc soil scientist, Dr.
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just on your crops or livestock but also on a set of solar panels silently generating clean, ...
“Farmers are losing, often having to work two jobs to make a living while being blamed for a lot of the world’s ills,” according to Síolta Chroí co-founder, Gareth Conlan. Síolta Chroí – ‘Seeds of the ...
Irish tillage incomes are set to rise significantly in 2025, according to Teagasc director, Prof. Frank O’Mara. He made this assertion while addressing the 2025 Teagasc National Tillage Conference ...