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Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’
Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’ Teagasc Rural Development together with the Irish Self Catering Federation hosted an Agritourism conference at Teagasc, Ashtown today, Monday, 22 May to highlight opportunities for farm families in developing an on-farm tourism business. Setting up-on farm holiday accommodation, in the form of bed and breakfast […]
22 May 2023
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection Scientists are discovering the incredible health properties of Irish seaweeds to make medicines to combat dangerous superbugs Lots of countries across the world have used natural medicines such as seaweed for thousands of years, but only recently has their potential for […]
15 May 2023
International Day of Plant Health
International Day of Plant Health To celebrate International Day of Plant Health 2023, the National Botanic Gardens hosted an event, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture to raise awareness on how each one of us can play our part to protect […]
12 May 2023
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022 The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD at an awards ceremony yesterday evening, Tuesday, 9th May. Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022. […]
10 May 2023
Meet the finalists in the Student of the Year Competition
0 Meet the finalists in the Student of the Year Competition The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on the evening of May 9th 2023. The cermony will be streamed live on the day. Register in advance to view the cermony live here. After registering, you will receive […]
7 May 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
0 Overcoming the pathogen hurdle Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate. Anaerobic digestion will sanitise organic waste while providing cheap, sustainable energy and fertiliser. Wastewater treatment […]
2 May 2023
Current career opportunities in Teagasc
0 Current career opportunities in Teagasc A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland. A national body responsible for research, training and advice for the agri-food industry, over 1,400 staff are employed covering these three interrelated but separate areas at 52 locations throughout […]
1 May 2023
Farm schemes supporting young farmers
Farm schemes supporting young farmers James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us that in keeping with commitments made in previous rounds of the Common Agricultural Policy, young and new farmers in the first years of their official farming careers will continue to be supported through two main schemes: The Complementary Income […]
24 April 2023
Key equine deadline approaching for TAMS 3
Key equine deadline approaching for TAMS 3 The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides funding for capital investments on farms. Running for five years, the scheme has an overall budget of €370 million. Consisting of 10 sub-schemes, it provides grants to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and […]
20 April 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Different horses for different courses
Let’s Talk Equine – Different horses for different courses In the April episode of Let’s Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 4th April, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Philippa Scott and Hannah Gordon to discuss ‘different horses for different courses’. Philippa and Hannah, utilising Connemara Pony; Irish […]
16 April 2023