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Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Dr Michael Dineen, Neil Maher and Aidan Lawless outline the results of ongoing research trials on winter milk dairy production systems.

WINTER MILK 27 September 2026

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

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The wettest drought in history

The wettest drought in history

DEALER 2 September 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

NEWS 19 August 2026

Met Éireann: 'Absolute drought' recorded at 20 weather stations in July

Met Éireann: 'Absolute drought' recorded at 20 weather stations in July

Met Éireann: 'Absolute drought' recorded at 20 weather stations in July

NEWS 5 August 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

NEWS 13 June 2026

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Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

The liquid fraction that results from slurry separation can also be used in a new slurry-to-fertiliser pathway called RENURE, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

At Wednesday’s open day in Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle, soil fertility, water quality and biodiversity were centre stage, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 18 February 2026

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

Applying lime can help increase N, P and K efficiency in soils, reducing dependence on imported fertilisers.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Local knowledge of water and soils key to farm resilience – Teagasc

Local knowledge of water and soils key to farm resilience – Teagasc

Johnstown Castle open day took place today in county Wexford, with a main theme of 'Know Your Soils'.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 18 February 2026

Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

Adam Woods has some tips and advice for suckler farmers dealing with delayed turnout.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Aidan Kelly contrasted the cumbersome TAMS application system to the more transparent planning process.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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