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Take care of your bones and joints
Take care of your bones and joints Musculoskeletal disorders are among the main causes of disability in Irish farmers, according to data from the National Farm Survey, leading to farm income loss and reduced levels of part time employment. In this article, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh raises awareness […]
31 March 2025
Record student numbers attend Agri Aware Farm Walk & Talk Series
Record student numbers attend Agri Aware Farm Walk & Talk Series Taking place in an array of locations across the country, including Teagasc Agricultural Colleges and Research Centres, over 4,100 secondary school agriculture science students attended the Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk Series 2025. A record attendance, 15 events took place […]
29 March 2025
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland
Origins of Producer Organisations in Ireland The origins of Producer Organisations (POs) in Ireland can be traced back to the Irish co-operative movement, led by Sir Horace Plunkett in the late 19th century. Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist, tells us more. POs have evolved from traditional cooperative movements to more formalised EU-recognised […]
27 March 2025
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway
Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway Passionate about horses? Join The Young Breeders Programme to learn from experts and connect with like-minded peers. Young Breeder training welcomes those aged 15-30 years of age. The next World Championships takes place July 16-19, 2026 at the State Stud Celle in Germany – eligible for […]
26 March 2025
Planning to build?
Planning to build? Farmers and farm building contractors are invited to attend one of a series of Farm Buildings Seminars this April. Organised by Teagasc and the Irish Farm Buildings Association, the seminars aim to increase awareness of the key changes to building specifications under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and […]
24 March 2025
Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry
Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry The Industrial Hemp Conference, hosted by Teagasc and Textile Composites International, brought together a diverse group of experts, farmers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of industrial hemp in Ireland’s agriculture and industry. Barry Caslin, tells us more. The […]
23 March 2025
Reducing stress on your farm in 2025
Reducing stress on your farm in 2025 Planning your workload is key to reduce stress and make life easier during busy periods on your farm. Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, shares five areas farmers should focus on to help reduce stress over 2025. The farmer is a very important person […]
22 March 2025
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families The FarmFaMHealth team at Dublin City University (DCU), in collaboration with Teagasc, is conducting a survey to investigate the mental wellbeing of Irish farm families. The research, titled: ‘Mental Health Help-seeking in Irish Farm Families’, aims to gain a deeper understanding of the mental […]
18 March 2025
5 ways viruses can help plants
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm Article, Marta Niedzicka identified 5 ways viruses can help plants. When we hear the word ‘virus’, we typically think ‘disease’. […]
18 March 2025
Cork and Kildare students awarded Dairygold bursaries at UCC
Cork and Kildare students awarded Dairygold bursaries at UCC UCC students Sarah Shannon, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, and Katy Halpin, Colbinstown, Co. Kildare, have been awarded the 2025 Dairygold Co-Operative Society bursary for 2025. Available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC), the degree programme has […]
11 March 2025