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Estonian ‘AgroChallenge’ for Teagasc students
Estonian ‘AgroChallenge’ for Teagasc students Students Avagh Carroll-Small and Charles Byrne, representing Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, and Megan McCarthy and James Coleman, students in Mountbellew Agricultural College, are set to compete in the prestigious Europea AgroChallenge 2024 event taking place from September 19-22. Pictured in advance of the AgroChallenge in Estonia are […]
17 September 2024
Entries sought for ‘Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age’ awards
Entries sought for ‘Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age’ awards Do you use digital technologies on your farm? Then the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) ‘Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Age’ awards may be of interest to you. Designed to highlight and promote best […]
16 September 2024
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships 2024
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 Anticipation is building for the National Ploughing Championships, taking place in Ratheniska, Co. Laois from September 17-19, with the Teagasc exhibit centred on the theme of: ‘Better Farming, Better Environment, Better Living’. As has become the norm, our exhibit – located at Block 2, Row […]
16 September 2024
Sustainable Farming at Beechlawn Organic Farm
Sustainable Farming at Beechlawn Organic Farm Padraig Glynn writes about Beechlawn Organic Farm, a leading organic horticulture enterprise in Ireland, growing a variety of vegetables using sustainable practices, which recently hosted a successful farm walk highlighting organic farming techniques and benefits. Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway is owned and ran by […]
14 September 2024
The Green Cert – A course with many benefits
The Green Cert – A course with many benefits Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us about the benefits of the Green Cert course, available through Teagasc, offering practical training for young farmers, and leading to financial benefits including tax reliefs and eligibility for certain schemes. Students are in a fortunate position nowadays […]
13 September 2024
Watch: Safely managing on-farm construction and farm maintenance projects
0 Watch: Safely managing on-farm construction and farm maintenance projects The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, September 2, launched a two-week nationwide inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings. The below video, produced by Teagasc health and safety specialist advisors in association with FBD Insurance and the Farm […]
2 September 2024
Industry experts to share insights through Farming Health and Safety Webinars
0 Industry experts to share insights through Farming Health and Safety Webinars A series of on-line European Webinars on farm health and safety topics will take place from Tuesday, September 3 to Wednesday, September 11. Some topics of note include: stress in farming; understanding EU farm injury data; and keeping children safe. The […]
2 September 2024
Farm Safety – Addressing Risks in Irish Agriculture
Farm Safety – Addressing Risks in Irish Agriculture Leah Sheridan, Teagasc Ballinrobe and ATU Galway, highlights the high fatality rates and persistent safety risks in the Irish agriculture sector, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures. The fatality rate in agriculture is higher than any other sector. Farms are identified as the […]
28 August 2024
Equine health: Don’t overlook forage and bedding quality
Equine health: Don’t overlook forage and bedding quality Equine producers were reminded to assess forage and bedding hygiene, and provide suitable storage facilities, through a video produced as part of the 10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health series. In the video jointly produced by Teagasc, the Irish Equine Centre and University […]
26 August 2024
Discipline with quarantine – Sarah Ennis’ approach
Discipline with quarantine – Sarah Ennis’ approach Sarah Ennis, trainer, coach and established five-star event rider, follows a disciplined approach to quarantining her returning horses, as failing to do so could impact her string’s future plans and targets. Featuring in the video titled: ‘Quarantine’, produced by Teagasc, The Irish Equine Centre and […]
22 August 2024