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Women-only discussion groups
0 Women-only discussion groups Mark Moore tells us about the small, but growing, number of all-women Teagasc discussion groups. It’s late morning and having viewed the host farmer’s dairy cows the Royal Tara dairy discussion group are seated and sharing their experiences with breeding technologies, bull selection and paddock management. With the universal […]
5 October 2023
Two New Appointments to Teagasc Authority
0 Two New Appointments to Teagasc Authority The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Elaine Houlihan and Vanessa Kiely O’Connor to the Teagasc Authority. Elaine Houlihan is the President of Macra and is the Macra nomination, while Vanessa Kiely O’Connor is a board member of Bandon co-op […]
4 October 2023
Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe
0 Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe An EU-funded RefreSCAR project, led by Teagasc and aiming to support research coordination across Europe, was launched this week by the Minister Martin Heydon. A consortium of 18 partner organisations from across Europe gathered in Dublin from 25-26 September 2023 to […]
2 October 2023
Early action brings taxation rewards
0 Early action brings taxation rewards Timely planning is the key to successful farm asset transfers that minimise tax payable. James McDonnell Teagasc Farm Management specialist, tells us more. When it comes to formulating a succession plan, good tax advice is essential to maximise the benefits of a timely transfer. But seek your […]
1 October 2023
Back Care – Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury
0 Back Care – Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us; work activities on farms by their nature involve physical manual work, which provides farmers with a helpful degree of weight bearing exercise, unlike some of the more sedentary occupations. However, farmers need be aware […]
1 October 2023
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion Research Officer Ciara Beausang tells us about the exciting work happening in her specialised field of anaerobic digestion, and the directions in which it’s moving. Ciara Beausang is a Research Officer in anaerobic digestion based in Grange. Anaerobic digestion is a process […]
29 September 2023
Liming Programme 2023
Liming Programme 2023 Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina tells us, farmers participating in the lime programme have received an approval letter and eligible applicants can claim for the purchase and spread of up to 40 tonne of ground limestone. The claims system is open online at www.agfood.ie and invoices can be uploaded for […]
28 September 2023
Dairy farmers select their top five time savers
Dairy farmers select their top five time savers Dairy farmers were asked to select their top five time savers at the Moorepark Open Day, Marion Beecher, Bernadette O’Brien and Conor Hogan tell us more. Large crowds attended the Moorepark Open Day on July 4th 2023, which focussed on building resilient dairy farm […]
23 September 2023
Why choose a Teagasc course?
Why choose a Teagasc course? Teagasc is unrivalled in the depth of knowledge and expertise it can draw on to support your education. Our education courses offer a hands on environment, real life experience and meet the ‘trained farmer’ requirements. Learn more on the benefits of studying with Teagasc in this article. […]
23 September 2023
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships Today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research centres. Demonstration models of the […]
21 September 2023