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Why health truly is wealth for farmers
0 Why health truly is wealth for farmers Farmers need to make sleep, a healthy diet and exercise a priority, according to a new study by DCU which reports that half of Irish farmers have problems sleeping and close to a quarter have experienced burnout. Farmers require energy and vibrancy to thrive. Being […]
5 May 2024
‘I won’t be going back to conventional farming’
0 ‘I won’t be going back to conventional farming’ Conor Dowling, his wife Helen and their boys Liam (12), James (10), Sean (8) and Matthew (3) live in the parish of St John’s, between Athlone and Roscommon. They farm sucklers, beef and tillage on 27ac. The farm is closed; only occasional bulls or […]
3 May 2024
Minister Hackett attends first Growing Organics farm walk of 2024
0 Minister Hackett attends first Growing Organics farm walk of 2024 The first in a series, the opening Growing Organics Farm Walk of 2024 was held on the farm of Bill George, Coolanowle Organic Farm, Arles, Co. Laois on May 1, a dairy farmer supplying milk primarily to the Village Dairy. Operating as […]
3 May 2024
Alice Doyle appointed to Teagasc Authority
0 Alice Doyle appointed to Teagasc Authority The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Alice Doyle, the Deputy President of the Irish Farmers’ Association, to the Teagasc Authority. Alice Doyle farms at Ballyoughter, Gorey, Co. Wexford, alongside husband Tom on their beef and tillage farm. She is […]
1 May 2024
Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate
Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate A challenging start to 2024 has resulted in the agitation and spreading of slurry being delayed on many farmers, leaving farmers and contractors with a backlog to work through. But before attempting to agitate, make yourself aware of the risks. Handling slurry is one of […]
26 April 2024
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project At a recent Teaching, Training and Learning Event held in Bologna, Italy, staff from Teagasc and the BIA Innovator Campus, Athenry, showcased a set of educational modules designed for trainers and workers in the fields of urban agriculture and the green […]
24 April 2024
Scholarship programme to drive innovation in food and agri sector
Scholarship programme to drive innovation in food and agri sector University College Dublin (UCD) today announced that applications are now open for a new food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship training programme, commencing this September, to be delivered by the university in partnership with Teagasc. There are only 15 places available on […]
22 April 2024
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding as part of the European Green ERAHUB, which supports research into sustainable agriculture and food systems. The Green ERAHUB (GEH) research initiative aims to provide information, communication, cooperation, networking and joint transnational funding in the agri-food and […]
16 April 2024
Options to complete the green cert
Options to complete the green cert Teagasc offers a wide range of courses for those embarking on their journey into agricultural education, including the ‘green cert’ – the umbrella term referring to a number of courses associated with qualifying farmers for the various Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine or Revenue schemes. […]
15 April 2024
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue The convening of the National Fodder and Feed Security Committee on April 9 heard that pressures relating to spring crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage are continuing to create significant challenges at farm level. Addressing the committee, Michael Hennessy, Teagasc Head of […]
13 April 2024