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Controlling rodents in the farmyard
Rodents, if not controlled, can cause serious economic loss through spoilage of animal feed, spread of pathogens and damage to buildings and equipment, Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, shares some key tips on controlling rodents.
28 December 2025
A message from Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc
As 2025 draws to a close, the quieter days ahead offer a welcome opportunity to pause, reflect on the year outgoing and prepare for the opportunities and challenges that await in 2026.
25 December 2025
Agricultural Science students receive awards
The annual Agricultural Science Post Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, December 12th in University College Cork (UCC).
18 December 2025
Teagasc signs new Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level Agreements with Private Agricultural Colleges
Teagasc has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and updated Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Ireland’s three Private Agricultural Colleges: Gurteen College, Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry and Mountbellew Agricultural College.
16 December 2025
US Farm Safety Expert to Address ‘Farm Risk Paradox’ at Teagasc Seminar
Teagasc will host a seminar on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, exploring why high rates of farm injuries persist despite decades of research and safety awareness campaigns.
16 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Bacteria
Bacteria are one of Earth’s oldest life forms - dating back over three billion years. They are masters of survival and good bacteria help nature function, but some bacteria cause infection and can be deadly.
15 December 2025
Confirmed: Nitrates Derogation decision
Ireland has secured the continued availability of the Nitrates Derogation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, announced today, December 9.
9 December 2025
Views wanted: A need for a Stud Manager Apprenticeship?
Since its launch in 2023, the Agricultural Consortium and Teagasc’s Farm Apprenticeship Programmes have become a key part of agricultural education in Ireland, now they need your views.
9 December 2025
Teagasc Launches New Corporate Strategy “Innovating for Impact: Improving Competitiveness and Resilience in the Agrifood Sector”
Teagasc launched its new Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 “Innovating for Impact: Improving Competitiveness and Resilience in the Agrifood Sector” today, Monday, 8th December, at its Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15.
8 December 2025
Teagasc Mayo Distance Education Green Cert Course now open for applications
The Green Cert course is of huge interest to young farmers across Ireland, and courses are available nationwide through the network of Teagasc Regional Education Centres, Agricultural Colleges and other providers, Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us more.
4 December 2025