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Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion Research Officer Ciara Beausang tells us about the exciting work happening in her specialised field of anaerobic digestion, and the directions in which it’s moving. Ciara Beausang is a Research Officer in anaerobic digestion based in Grange. Anaerobic digestion is a process […]
29 September 2023
Liming Programme 2023
Liming Programme 2023 Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina tells us, farmers participating in the lime programme have received an approval letter and eligible applicants can claim for the purchase and spread of up to 40 tonne of ground limestone. The claims system is open online at www.agfood.ie and invoices can be uploaded for […]
28 September 2023
Why choose a Teagasc course?
Why choose a Teagasc course? Teagasc is unrivalled in the depth of knowledge and expertise it can draw on to support your education. Our education courses offer a hands on environment, real life experience and meet the ‘trained farmer’ requirements. Learn more on the benefits of studying with Teagasc in this article. […]
23 September 2023
Dairy farmers select their top five time savers
Dairy farmers select their top five time savers Dairy farmers were asked to select their top five time savers at the Moorepark Open Day, Marion Beecher, Bernadette O’Brien and Conor Hogan tell us more. Large crowds attended the Moorepark Open Day on July 4th 2023, which focussed on building resilient dairy farm […]
23 September 2023
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships Today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research centres. Demonstration models of the […]
21 September 2023
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory digital Innovation tools Realised and Shared) project is a €7million EU funded H2020 project being led by Teagasc, bringing together 22 partners from 15 countries across Europe. We found out more at the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships. […]
21 September 2023
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded On Feírm Ground 2, an expanded programme to raise awareness and to support farmer health and wellbeing, was launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska. The On Feírm Ground Programme is a three-year programme and will be delivered by Men’s Development Network in […]
20 September 2023
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships With an overall theme of ‘Science Supporting Farmers’, the Teagasc presence at the National Ploughing Championships is larger than ever this year. Exhibits will address every aspect of your farm business. Whether your interest is in beef, sheep, dairy or tillage, we will have an expert […]
19 September 2023
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online The facility for declaring ‘closing stock’ of fertiliser on the National Fertiliser Database is now available online, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D has confirmed. Commenting on this facility, the Minister said: “I am really pleased with the […]
18 September 2023
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Mr Martin Heydon TD, launched a video ‘Farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots’ in Teagasc, Athenry yesterday. The video is part of the Managing […]
15 September 2023