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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
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