The first-ever Irish red clover (Trifolium pratense) variety, named Fearga, has been bred by Teagasc at Oak Park, Carlow, as part of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme.

A Garda operation in Dublin against serial burglars resulted in a 54% increase in break-ins to homes in Cork City and suburbs.

INNOVATIONS in plant breeding have delivered almost 90% of the increase in average cereal yields over the past 25 years, according to a leading Teagasc expert.