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Teagasc appoint new Head of Animal and Grassland Programme
0 Teagasc appoint new Head of Animal and Grassland Programme Teagasc has appointed Dr Laurence Shalloo as Head of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation programme. The Teagasc Authority approved the appointment at its meeting on Wednesday 2 March 2022. The Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation programme is one of the […]
3 March 2022
The Right Course Of Action
The Right Course Of Action Combining cutting-edge modern developments with traditional practical skills, Teagasc offers a unique, hands-on learning experience – with an exciting selection of courses. Head of Education Dr Anne-Marie Butler gives more information. Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, […]
28 February 2022
Organic Cattle and Sheep
Organic Cattle and Sheep The organic drystock sector is the largest of the organic enterprises in Ireland. About 70% of all organic producers are involved in either cattle and/or sheep production. The transition at farm level from conventional methods is relatively straightforward compared to other enterprises The transition at farm level […]
20 February 2022
Funding Call Now Open to Support European Farm Advisors to Embrace Digital Tools and Technologies
Funding Call Now Open to Support European Farm Advisors to Embrace Digital Tools and Technologies The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory Digital Innovation Tools Realised and Shared) project launched in November 2018 and it aims to enable a more digitally active farm and farm advisory community. Bridging the digital divide The project focuses on […]
15 February 2022
Developing Rural Ireland in the Twentieth Century
Developing Rural Ireland in the Twentieth Century Teagasc and the Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC) at NUI, Galway are hosting an online event on Thursday 17 February at 4pm. The event will showcase the recent landmark publication on Irish agricultural and rural history, Developing Rural Ireland, and will also feature a panel discussion […]
13 February 2022
Failure of Passive Transfer
Failure of Passive Transfer Foals are born without protective immunity against infectious disease organisms. All foals require “passive transfer” of antibodies that are found in the mare’s first milk, or colostrum. Failure of passive transfer (F.P.T.) of immunity occurs if a foal does not obtain enough quality colostrum What is Failure of […]
13 February 2022
Teagasc celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Teagasc celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science There is a diversity of careers available to women in science at Teagasc. Friday, 11th February, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Teagasc takes the opportunity to stand for women and girls in science and break the stereotypes that […]
11 February 2022
New Appointment to Teagasc Authority
0 New Appointment to Teagasc Authority Donald Scully has been appointed to the Teagasc Authority for a five-year term by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. Donald Scully is a member of the ICMSA executive committee and is a dairy farmer from Cherryhill House, Ballyhyland, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. […]
3 February 2022
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town
Using modern technology to unearth a medieval town New technologies have allowed researchers to retrace Newtown in Co. Kilkenny without having to take a spade to the site. This article by Daniel O’Mahony, Teagasc Walsh Scholar & Jesko Zimmermann, Teagasc Cartographer first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm recently Newtown – medieval market town Little […]
23 January 2022
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West
Teagasc & NUI Galway partner new BSc Agricultural Science degree in the West 2021 saw the launch of a brand new BSc in Agricultural Science at the National University of Ireland Galway with a strong focus on Sustainable Agriculture. Teagasc and NUI Galway have announced a partnership to deliver on the huge […]
20 January 2022