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Regional Organic Meetings Autumn 2022
Regional Organic Meetings Autumn 2022 The Organic Farming Scheme was officially opened for applications on October 20th and there is very strong interest from farmers regarding organic farming. Teagasc are hosting a series of organic information meetings across the country which will help farmers identify the technical changes that may have to […]
24 October 2022
Celebrating Ancient Traditions in the Burren
Celebrating Ancient Traditions in the Burren Aoife Ford, B&T Drystock Adviser, writes; As the winter weather has taken hold and the evenings begin to draw in, many farmers have started to think about housing cattle for the winter. Silage pits and bales are being opened as livestock begin to move indoors. For […]
24 October 2022
Meet the scholars
Meet the scholars The Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Programme offers fantastic opportunities for postgraduate students wishing to pursue a PhD. For a better insight into what it is like to do a PhD, we spoke to several Walsh Scholars to hear their experiences and what they have learned. Ali Sultan Khan Ali is […]
15 October 2022
Potential Fertiliser Availability Issues in 2023 Highlighted
Potential Fertiliser Availability Issues in 2023 Highlighted A sub-group of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee was convened on Wednesday 12th October to provide a forum to discuss potential challenges around the fertiliser supply chain facing into the peak season of fertiliser demand on farms in the coming spring. Relevant stakeholders […]
14 October 2022
Expert Animal Health Speakers visit Agricultural Colleges
0 Expert Animal Health Speakers visit Agricultural Colleges Animal Health and Welfare has long been an important part of the Teagasc student curriculum. This October, Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are conducting a tour of colleges with expert speakers There will be a focus on areas such as […]
7 October 2022
Below ground: soil life in a changing climate
0 Below ground: soil life in a changing climate Below ground: soil life in a changing climate, Art-science exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle Taking place until the 6th November in The Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22 What goes on below our feet? A bustling community of plant […]
5 October 2022
Teagasc Annual Report and 2021 Financial Statements
0 Teagasc Annual Report and 2021 Financial Statements ‘We had a blend of remote working and staff attending at their place of work, and using both, allowed us to deliver a full research, advisory and education programme during 2021’, according to Professor Frank O Mara, Teagasc Director. Professor Frank O Mara, Teagasc Director […]
4 October 2022
Impact of price inflation on agricultural incomes now becoming clearer
0 Impact of price inflation on agricultural incomes now becoming clearer A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes that will be achieved across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2022. Download Publication (PDF) Along with other sectors of the economy, Irish agriculture has been […]
3 October 2022
Teagasc Sustainability Week 2022
Teagasc Sustainability Week 2022 The Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Week will take place from 14 – 21 October. The theme of Sustainability Week 2022 is ‘Farming for a Better Future’, when a series of public in person and virtual events will take place. The week’s activities will kick off on Friday, 14th October […]
29 September 2022
Teagasc targeting a September 2023 start for a range of Land-based Apprenticeship Programmes
Teagasc targeting a September 2023 start for a range of Land-based Apprenticeship Programmes At the National Ploughing Championships last week the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris welcomed the impending change in legislation that will allow apprenticeships in an area of agriculture, horticulture, or fishing. Four […]
28 September 2022