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10 Things to Know About… Conservation
10 Things to Know About… Conservation On tonight’s episode, Monday, December 16, of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Teagasc scientist, Dr. Saorla Kavanagh features in an episode on ‘Conservation’. This episode journeys into the heart of Ireland’s conservation efforts as we explore the frontline fight to protect some of […]
16 December 2024
UCC/Teagasc Agricultural Science students receive awards
UCC/Teagasc Agricultural Science students receive awards The annual University College Cork (UCC) / Teagasc Agricultural Science Post Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony took place on the evening of Friday, December 6. The event celebrated and paid tribute to the class of 2024, as well as recognising the outstanding academic achievement of a […]
14 December 2024
Strengthening equine futures at Kildalton College
Strengthening equine futures at Kildalton College At Kildalton College, the Equine Department is piloting a new fitness programme which runs alongside the riding module for Level 5 Equitation students. The programme includes a range of physical activities including cycling, hiking, running, circuit training, and Pilates, and the students will be taking part […]
12 December 2024
10 Things to Know About… Plastic
0 10 Things to Know About… Plastic On tonight’s episode, Monday, 9 December, of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Teagasc scientist Dr Shivani Pathania features in an episode on ‘Plastic’. This episode considers the double-edged sword of plastic. Once hailed as a scientific marvel, plastics now pose significant environmental and […]
9 December 2024
Mountbellew Agricultural College’s Sports Teams Resemble ‘The Invincibles’
0 Mountbellew Agricultural College’s Sports Teams Resemble ‘The Invincibles’ After a period of drought, Mountbellew Agricultural College’s sports teams have returned to GAA’s top table by winning all competitions available to them in the academic year – a feat never before achieved by an agricultural college, writes Christopher Scally, Distance Education Course Coordinator. […]
6 December 2024
Teagasc research economist, Anne Kinsella scoops AgriGuild 2024 Award
0 Teagasc research economist, Anne Kinsella scoops AgriGuild 2024 Award The great and good of the Irish agri media gathered for the AgriGuild Awards 2024 in Dublin on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Representing Teagasc in the coveted ‘Best Technical Article’ category was Anne Kinsella, a Senior Research Economist at Teagasc’s Rural Economy and […]
5 December 2024
New Appointment to Teagasc Authority
0 New Appointment to Teagasc Authority John Paul Fenlon has been appointed to the Teagasc Authority for a five-year term by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. John Paul Fenlon is a Teagasc Farm Technician based in Oak Park, Carlow and will be the Teagasc staff representative on […]
4 December 2024
Weathering the storm
0 Weathering the storm Farming can be a uniquely stressful occupation, with farmers often feeling subjected to changes outside their control. Joint research from Teagasc and Dublin City University seeks to understand these sources of stress. The occupation of farming is filled with uncertainty, as farmers contend with changes in their work, the […]
3 December 2024
Popular farming webinar series makes a return
0 Popular farming webinar series makes a return The Teagasc Roscommon/Longford Advisory service is running a new series of its very popular farming webinars, B&T Advisor in Teagasc Longford, Seán Doorley previews these events. This series will take place over five evenings on Zoom during December, January and February next, starting at 8pm […]
1 December 2024
Let’s Talk Organics – Markets for Organics
0 Let’s Talk Organics – Markets for Organics Join Teagasc Organic Specialists on Wednesday, December 4th, at 7:30 PM for a Let’s Talk Organics webinar on market opportunities for Irish organic produce, featuring Emmet Doyle of Bord Bia and Anne Maher of The Urban Co-op. About the panellists Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager, […]
1 December 2024