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150th milestone episode of Signpost Series available
0 150th milestone episode of Signpost Series available The Teagasc Signpost Series recently celebrated it’s 150th milestone webinar and was joined by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy. Presented by Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Professor O’Mara outlined the technology pathway that Irish […]
2 April 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers. Tyndall National Institute, in partnership with Teagasc, is conducting a collaborative European research project named ‘HALY.ID’, which aims to monitor and sustainably manage […]
31 March 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. A wide range of investments are available under […]
31 March 2023
Tractor work – make safety a priority
Tractor work – make safety a priority After a busy spring, not helped by recent challenging weather conditions, many farmers will be returning to the fields in the coming days and weeks to complete field work – once weather conditions allow. Rainfall over much of March, which seen some areas untrafficable, has […]
28 March 2023
Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards
Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards A new technology to enhance performance in electric vehicles, a new approach to green food packaging and a supplement to improve maternal health are among the award-winning projects at the SPRINT Awards 2023. Women researchers were awarded the top accolades in […]
23 March 2023
Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future
Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future Dairygold Co-operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC). The course is anchored in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC, with input from across […]
23 March 2023
2023 Equine education tour to Belgium and the Netherlands
2023 Equine education tour to Belgium and the Netherlands Teagasc Equine education tour visiting Belgium and the Netherlands, September 23rd – 27th 2023. This five day tour is led by Teagasc, working alongside Jacques Verkerk of the Netherlands, and facilitated by travel partners Group Travel International (GTI), who manage the bookings and […]
22 March 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Insights into how a referral clinic serves the sector
Let’s Talk Equine – Insights into how a referral clinic serves the sector On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 7th March, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Ann Derham MVB DVMS Dipl ECVS, EBVS® European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery, Fethard Equine Hospital […]
21 March 2023
Minister McConalogue opens €8 million National Liming Programme
Minister McConalogue opens €8 million National Liming Programme Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has announced the opening of the National Liming Programme 2023, with funding of €8 million. Launching the measure, Minister McConalogue said, “Soil fertility is the foundation of a profitable and sustainable farm. As part […]
17 March 2023
Screening seaweeds for positive health benefits
Screening seaweeds for positive health benefits The SeaHealth Project aims to provide new insight and technical know-how for the seaweed processing sector to develop high-value functional prebiotic ingredients from raw biomass. Teagasc’s SeaHealth project is screening seaweed extracts that have the potential to positively impact the human gut microbiome if ingested. The […]
13 March 2023