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Glamping, milk vending and self-catering ventures key focus of upcoming webinar series

Glamping, milk vending and self-catering ventures key focus of upcoming webinar series Are you looking to add another realm to your farming business? Over the month of February, Teagasc will host three webinars in the area of farm diversification that may be of interest to you. The first webinar, taking place on […]
30 January 2024

TAMS 3 approvals climb to over 2,700

TAMS 3 approvals climb to over 2,700 Some 2,784 applications to tranche 1 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation (TAMS 3) have been approved, figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have shown. Presented up to January 18th, a total of 8,203 applications had been received by DAFM across […]
23 January 2024

Let’s Talk Equine – Finding the cause of underperformance

Let’s Talk Equine – Finding the cause of underperformance On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist, was joined by Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition at the Irish Equine Centre. The discussion centred on the various causes underpinning poor or underperformance in breeding stock, growing young […]
21 January 2024

Managing through the cold spell

Managing through the cold spell As temperatures are expected to remain near freezing over the coming days, proactive measures are needed at farm level. Severe weather challenges all of us. Activities that we take for granted can become difficult or even hazardous when severe weather occurs. However, by taking some simple steps, […]
16 January 2024

Project on Ash Dieback scoops Teagasc award at BT Young Scientist 2024

Project on Ash Dieback scoops Teagasc award at BT Young Scientist 2024 Abigail O’Brien Murray, Erica O’Brien Murray and Olivia O’Shea from Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan emerged triumphant at the recent BT Young Scientist, receiving both the prestigious ‘Best Group Project’ award and the esteemed ‘Teagasc Special Award’ for their outstanding scientific […]
15 January 2024

Burnout in the barnyard

Burnout in the barnyard John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Siobhán O’Connor, DCU, and Emma Dillon, Teagasc REDP tell us how farmers are at risk from stress and mental exhaustion, A research team at Dublin City University (DCU) working with Teagasc and funded by DAFM, has been studying farmers’ mental health. […]
14 January 2024

Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased

Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased Teagasc has announced that it will increase the annual stipend for Walsh Scholars to €25,000 from the 1st January 2024. The Teagasc Authority approved the increase at their board meeting this week. The Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Programme is a postgraduate programme for graduates to undertake postgraduate research […]
12 January 2024

Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024

Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024 The Teagasc stand at the BT Young Scientist 2024 is a dynamic hub of innovation, with an array of captivating displays that leave attendees in awe. Eimear Ferguson, Education and Public Engagement Officer at Teagasc, highlights some of these from the first […]
11 January 2024

Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Thousands of students are set to descend on the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2024 over the coming days. With the event running from today, January 11, through to January 13, visitors to the Teagasc exhibit can learn about some of […]
11 January 2024

New appointment to Teagasc Authority

New appointment to Teagasc Authority The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Dr Helen Sheridan to the Teagasc Authority. Dr Helen Sheridan is an Associate Professor in the School of Agriculture and Food Science at University College Dublin. While now living in Dublin, Helen is from […]
10 January 2024