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Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming Members of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming have been announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Comprising a small group of people with relevant expertise and experience to adopt an objective, evidence-based approach to examine […]
23 October 2024
Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle
Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle A new book called Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle was launched on Wednesday, 16 October in Johnstown Castle Co. Wexford. This new book, written by Noel Culleton, Brian Coulter and Matt Wheeler, outlines the story of Johnstown Castle from […]
18 October 2024
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation Experienced entrepreneurs in the circular bioeconomy, along with leading venture capital companies and other financial institutions, gathered in Dublin today, October 16, as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week to accelerate development of the circular bioeconomy in Ireland. Professor Maeve Henchion […]
16 October 2024
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College Jamie Cahill, Lecturer in Teagasc Kildalton College, writes on the college’s recently acquired calving simulators – valuable pieces of equipment that allow students to practice the calving procedure in a safe environment. An element of Agricultural College that students always […]
16 October 2024
Deadline to enter fertiliser closing stocks fast approaching
Deadline to enter fertiliser closing stocks fast approaching The final date for recording closing fertiliser stocks through the National Fertiliser Database is October 15, 2024. As the prohibited period for spreading chemical fertilisers containing nitrogen and phosphorus came into effect on September 15, farmers are being reminded to record any closing stocks […]
14 October 2024
Bio Circularity in Action: Exploring Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems – A Platform for Global Insights and Local Innovation
Bio Circularity in Action: Exploring Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems – A Platform for Global Insights and Local Innovation Teagasc hosted the Bio Circularity Summit at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on 10 October 2024. This landmark event brought together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of […]
11 October 2024
Mountbellew Agricultural College’s ‘Smart-Dairy’ moves closer to realising potential
0 Mountbellew Agricultural College’s ‘Smart-Dairy’ moves closer to realising potential To invest or not to invest in a dairy enterprise is often a contentious discussion. For Mountbellew Agricultural College, however, this represents a natural progression. This occurs in light of its recent awarding of a new veterinary school – a significant milestone for […]
7 October 2024
Webinar: Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming
0 Webinar: Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday, October 10th. In advance of this, Teagasc is hosting a webinar titled “Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming” on Wednesday, October 9th, from 4pm to 5pm. The webinar will also address farm safety […]
7 October 2024
Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy
0 Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy Leading funders of early stage Agri Food and Ag Tech companies, along with experienced entrepreneurs in the sector convene at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2024 to accelerate innovation in the circular bioeconomy in Ireland. As […]
4 October 2024
Cork and Kerry farmers wanted for online survey
0 Cork and Kerry farmers wanted for online survey Farmers in Cork and Kerry are being invited to share their perspectives on innovations that go beyond traditional food production, including the creation of bio-energy and other bio-based products. Teagasc, in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD) and BiOrbic, has launched an online survey […]
1 October 2024