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Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick
Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick Last week, Teagasc partnered with ESB Science Blast to deliver a successful, engaging three-day event at the University of Limerick, Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer, Aoife Quinn, Marketing Intern and Alex Oltean, Multimedia Intern, told us more. Last week […]
30 May 2024
Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research
Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research Teagasc researchers, Dr Louise McNamara and Dr Orla O’Sullivan have been awarded funding as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme in the respective areas of research in BYDV and the gut microbiome. Dr McNamara’s project ‘Elevate: Epidemiology of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus […]
29 May 2024
Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal
Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal This project, a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc, funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), highlights the importance of generational renewal for the sustainability of agriculture in Ireland. Sustainable generational renewal programmes necessitate a dual focus. They require […]
27 May 2024
On farm with Danny Doyle, Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year
On farm with Danny Doyle, Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Hailing from a large scale tillage operation in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Danny Doyle was crowned the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2023 award last evening, May 21. Farming full time with his father and uncle, Lullymore Farm specialises […]
22 May 2024
Danny Doyle is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2023
Danny Doyle is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2023 Danny Doyle from Rathangan, Co. Kildare, is the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2023 award. The awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD in County Laois on May 21. […]
22 May 2024
Make safety a priority this silage season
Make safety a priority this silage season As the silage season edges closer, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialists, Francis Bligh and John McNamara highlight what you should keep in mind to ensure safety on farm. Advance planning Silage season calls for advance planning and even farmers and contractors with years of experience […]
15 May 2024
Woodhill Stud joins the Signpost stable
Woodhill Stud joins the Signpost stable Teagasc Equine Specialist, Sean Keane meets Paul Beecher who is based at Tallow in Co. Waterford and operates Woodhill Stud – the first equine unit to join the Teagasc Signpost Programme. On arrival at Woodhill Stud, you immediately see the level of professionalism and attention to […]
12 May 2024
Teagasc awards the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal to Lorna Twomey
0 Teagasc awards the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal to Lorna Twomey The Teagasc Walsh Scholars Gold Medal was awarded to Lorna Twomey from Teagasc’s Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme. The Gold Medal, which is the Programme’s highest accolade, was presented at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Ashtown today, Wednesday, May 8 […]
8 May 2024
Helping to improve animal health and welfare through European partnerships
0 Helping to improve animal health and welfare through European partnerships The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) is by far the most ambitious research and innovation initiative the European Commission has funded to control infectious diseases of animals, and to promote animal welfare. Launched this year, the innovative partnership is […]
7 May 2024
Funding awarded for strategic research in generational renewal and pig health
0 Funding awarded for strategic research in generational renewal and pig health Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding to further their work in the respective areas of generational renewal and pig health as part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call. Emma Dillion, an […]
6 May 2024