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Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’
Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’ Teagasc Rural Development together with the Irish Self Catering Federation hosted an Agritourism conference at Teagasc, Ashtown today, Monday, 22 May to highlight opportunities for farm families in developing an on-farm tourism business. Setting up-on farm holiday accommodation, in the form of bed and breakfast […]
22 May 2023
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection Scientists are discovering the incredible health properties of Irish seaweeds to make medicines to combat dangerous superbugs Lots of countries across the world have used natural medicines such as seaweed for thousands of years, but only recently has their potential for […]
15 May 2023
International Day of Plant Health
International Day of Plant Health To celebrate International Day of Plant Health 2023, the National Botanic Gardens hosted an event, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture to raise awareness on how each one of us can play our part to protect […]
12 May 2023
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022 The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD at an awards ceremony yesterday evening, Tuesday, 9th May. Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022. […]
10 May 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
0 Overcoming the pathogen hurdle Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate. Anaerobic digestion will sanitise organic waste while providing cheap, sustainable energy and fertiliser. Wastewater treatment […]
2 May 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers. Tyndall National Institute, in partnership with Teagasc, is conducting a collaborative European research project named ‘HALY.ID’, which aims to monitor and sustainably manage […]
31 March 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. A wide range of investments are available under […]
31 March 2023
Tractor work – make safety a priority
Tractor work – make safety a priority After a busy spring, not helped by recent challenging weather conditions, many farmers will be returning to the fields in the coming days and weeks to complete field work – once weather conditions allow. Rainfall over much of March, which seen some areas untrafficable, has […]
28 March 2023
Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards
Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards A new technology to enhance performance in electric vehicles, a new approach to green food packaging and a supplement to improve maternal health are among the award-winning projects at the SPRINT Awards 2023. Women researchers were awarded the top accolades in […]
23 March 2023
Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future
Bursaries awarded to ‘nurture and develop’ the agri-business leaders of the future Dairygold Co-operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC). The course is anchored in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC, with input from across […]
23 March 2023