Rural dwellers establish new enterprises to improve their income, provide employment for family and utilise available resources. Teagasc provide training and advisory services to promote and sustain a range of enterprise development in rural areas. Specialist advisers provide start-up training for those establishing new enterprises and training and advice for those who are up and running.
Rural Development
Rural Development Factsheets
Our factsheets are compiled by our Specialists and Specialist Advisors and cover a wide range of topics including, Organics. Food, Equine, Horticulture, Poultry, Goats, Forestry, Renewable Energy and Tourism.

Resources
Branching Out
Branching Out is a guide designed to support farmers and their families in navigating the complexities of farm diversification. It provides crucial insights and practical advice on a wide array of diversification opportunities, from agri-tourism, food, direct selling, specialty crops to renewable energy and value-added products.
Coping with the Pressures of Farming
Coping with the Pressures of Farming has been researched and collated to address the many and varied issues that contribute to stress when not properly handled.
Teagasc Rural Tourism Booklet
The Teagasc Rural Tourism Booklet is designed to quickly provide answers for readers seeking information on any aspect of rural tourism development opportunities.
Supports for Farmers
Supports for Farmers explains the supports you can get at each stage of your farming life and directs you to where you can get more information on each topic.
