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Care with ‘harvesting’ TAMS 3 grants

Care with ‘harvesting’ TAMS 3 grants The first capital investment scheme within TAMS 3, the Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) is now open for applications. The details of this grant scheme, application procedure etc. are available on the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine website. Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings and Infrastructure […]
28 February 2023

Supporting the next generation to question the world around them

Supporting the next generation to question the world around them ESB Science Blast is back for 2023. This initiative is a free, non-competitive educational programme for primary schools (third to sixth class / Key Stage 2), that involves the whole class investigating the science behind a simple question. Teagasc is delighted to […]
27 February 2023

Have you considered a registered farm partnership?

Have you considered a registered farm partnership? A registered farm partnership is a great way to smooth the succession process, delivering lifestyle and financial benefits. Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, tells us more. There are more than 3,500 registered farm partnerships (RFP) operating in Ireland. Why? This collaborative farming arrangement delivers […]
25 February 2023

Let’s Talk Equine – supported decision making focused toward market, sport and future generations

Let’s Talk Equine – supported decision making focused toward market, sport and future generations On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Olive and Ivor Broderick of Kylemore Stud in Co. Galway. Olive and Ivor shared their views on various aspects of the decision making in relation […]
23 February 2023

€4.2 million announced for 19 new policy-focused research projects

€4.2 million announced for 19 new policy-focused research projects Awards of over €4.2 million for 19 short-term research projects that look specifically at emerging policy and strategic needs of the agri-food, forest and bio-economy sectors were today announced The 19 successful projects, involving a total of 12 research organisations, cover a wide […]
21 February 2023

TAMS 3 eligible items, reference costs and grant rates revealed

TAMS 3 eligible items, reference costs and grant rates revealed The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will provide grant aid to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. Details of the new €370m five year scheme, including eligible items, grant aid levels […]
20 February 2023

Unearthing the educational options in the land based sector

Unearthing the educational options in the land based sector Over the coming days and weeks, Teagasc will host a number of events to share the educational opportunities that exist within the land-based sector. The first event, a webinar, will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at 11.15am, where the diverse career opportunities […]
18 February 2023

Winners of Ag College’s Day announced

Winners of Ag College’s Day announced Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, hosted the 2023 Macra and Teagasc Ag College’s Day, yesterday, February 15th. Teams of 12 students from Teagasc and private agricultural colleges around the country competed in sport, presentations, and skills learned during the college year – such as […]
16 February 2023

Minister Heydon marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Minister Heydon marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Minister Martin Heydon, T.D, highlighted the importance of equal access and participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In welcoming this year’s theme – ‘Bringing everyone […]
14 February 2023

Young farmer incentives increasing

Young farmer incentives increasing There is a renewed emphasis on encouraging young farmers into farming in the new CAP Strategic Plan, Kevin Sheehan, Teagasc Education Officer, outlines some of these changes. The Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF) is replacing the Young Farmers Scheme (YSF) from the previous CAP programme. The […]
11 February 2023