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Let’s Talk Equine – Gut Health
Let’s Talk Equine – Gut Health On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Kerrie Kavanagh, Head of Microbiology at the Irish Equine Centre. Kerrie gave a fascinating insight into the power of microorganisms in the equine gut and the numerous factors that can […]
27 April 2025
Sowing the seeds of safer farming
Sowing the seeds of safer farming How do farming experience and social influences shape safety awareness among young farmers? This research explores the behavioural drivers of farm injury risk perception. Although farm safety is governed by legislation, it is strongly influenced by individual behaviours. These behaviours are shaped by personal experience and […]
20 April 2025
Unlocking the full potential of grassland
Unlocking the full potential of grassland As part of our Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Michael O’Donovan, Head of the Grassland Science Department in Teagasc, recently about getting the most out of our grasslands. Professor Michael O’Donovan is Head of the Grassland Science Department in Teagasc, based at the […]
17 April 2025
Teagasc Signpost Webinar Series Celebrates Five Years of Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Teagasc Signpost Webinar Series Celebrates Five Years of Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Teagasc is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Signpost Webinar Series, which has grown to become a vital platform for knowledge-sharing in sustainable agriculture across Ireland and beyond. Since its launch in April 2020, the series has gone from […]
15 April 2025
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators Applications are now invited for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which begins in September. Twelve places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals. This programme provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme and […]
13 April 2025
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course
Places available in Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Course Do you want to understand the factors affecting ruminant digestion? The Teagasc Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition gives you the tools to make effective feeding decisions. The Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition helps you build a strong foundation in ruminant digestion and nutrition. […]
12 April 2025
Be Sun Aware
0 Be Sun Aware With the lovely sunny weather many farmers are very busy catching up on jobs around the farm. The jobs must be done with safety in mind and it is also important not forget the risk of sun damage to our skin. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells […]
9 April 2025
Investing in the future of sustainable animal science researchers
0 Investing in the future of sustainable animal science researchers To encourage collaboration, innovation and resilience among early career animal scientists, an important gathering of emerging young scientists, respected industry professionals and distinguished academic experts took place today, April 7. Officially launched by Minister Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of […]
7 April 2025
Ministers Heydon and Grealish open building extension in Teagasc Moorepark
0 Ministers Heydon and Grealish open building extension in Teagasc Moorepark Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Food Promotion, New Markets, Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD have opened a new €3.17 million facility at Teagasc Moorepark. The extension to the Paddy […]
4 April 2025
Estimating farm building costs
0 Estimating farm building costs Tom Fallon, Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist at Teagasc Kildalton, takes a closer look at farm building costs, sharing itemised costs for a dairy unit and a slatted cattle unit. Expenditure on farm buildings is by its nature a long-term capital investment that needs careful planning, both from […]
1 April 2025