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Cliona Beirne – Green Cert experience
Cliona Beirne – Green Cert experience “What I loved about being in college was that you would be learning about measuring grass in the morning and you would be in the field in the afternoon putting it into practice” says Cliona Beirne about the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy […]
28 July 2022
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton “I always wanted to have a career which wasn’t heavily office based. I had a strong interest in horses and getting the Green Cert. The Stud Management course at Kildalton seemed ideal,” says Dominic. He completed the L6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding – Stud […]
27 July 2022
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience “The Green Cert gives you a great foundation in agriculture,” says Maria about the Teagasc distance Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which she completed at Gurteen College. Maria talks about her distance “Green Cert” course which she found flexible and accommodating Student: Maria […]
26 July 2022
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience “My only regret is that I didn’t do it years ago!” says Dave Moloney, Co Cork about the Teagasc part-time Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which he completed at Teagasc Macroom. Dave, who won 2021 Teagasc Student of the Year Competition, talks […]
25 July 2022
Enhanced rates for Organic Farmers
Enhanced rates for Organic Farmers The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett recently announced proposed new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the Organic farming scheme. These are subject to approval by the European Commission. Pictured above at the launch on Castlewood Organic […]
23 July 2022
Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service
Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service Thomas Curran has been appointed as the new Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service. The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority today, Tuesday, 19 July. Thomas Curran will lead the Teagasc advisory service, which is delivered to farmers nationwide by a […]
19 July 2022
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video Working outdoors for long period’s means farmers are one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. High temperatures are predicted over the next few days. Teagasc encourages farmers to watch the SunSmart video. Read also details on Healthy Ireland SunSmart steps for farmers. CSO […]
16 July 2022
Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Young Breeders crowned World Champions
Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Young Breeders crowned World Champions The Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team were crowned World Champions at the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses International Young Breeders World Championships in Ermelo, Holland July 7-9 2022. Main photo above: Colin Doyle; Philip Scott, Barnfield Equestrian; Shane Donohoe; Maria […]
13 July 2022
Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day
Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day We are delighted to invite all dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders to Ballyhaise’22, on Wednesday 13 July at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. “Futureproofing Irish Dairying” is the theme of this event. Find out more about what you can expect to see in the video here […]
12 July 2022
Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants 2022/2023
Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants 2022/2023 The 2022/2023 Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme is now open. Teagasc student maintenance grants are paid through Teagasc and the grant scheme is managed by Teagasc. The closing date for applications is Friday 30th September 2022. See more details on how to apply here The Teagasc Authority […]
11 July 2022