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Lifelong learning and continuous professional development courses with Teagasc
Lifelong learning and continuous professional development courses with Teagasc Teagasc offer a wide range of courses – many of which are accredited – for adults and agri-food sector employees. The list below is not exhaustive. Please contact your Teagasc Education Officer or your Teagasc Advisory Region or college for advice on available […]
31 October 2023
Teagasc Conference on 50 years of EU membership and Irish Agriculture
Teagasc Conference on 50 years of EU membership and Irish Agriculture A conference to mark 50 years of Ireland’s membership of the European Union and its impact on agriculture, is taking place at the Teagasc Research Centre Ashtown, County Dublin today, Friday, . Teagasc Director Professor Frank O Mara welcomed […]
27 October 2023
Teagasc’s ‘Plant-Based Protein: Yes, You Can!’ video series during Bioeconomy Ireland Week
Teagasc’s ‘Plant-Based Protein: Yes, You Can!’ video series during Bioeconomy Ireland Week As part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, Teagasc has taken the lead in producing a series of enlightening videos aimed at dispelling myths surrounding the development of plant-based proteins. These videos also shed light on the various aspects that must be […]
21 October 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships
Let’s Talk Equine – Embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 10 October, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist, was joined by John Carey of Baskin Sport Horses to discuss ‘embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships’. John introduced a […]
20 October 2023
New chainsaw safety video launched
New chainsaw safety video launched A new chainsaw safety video launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD has been designed to educate users with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate chainsaws effectively and safely. Speaking […]
19 October 2023
Teagasc publish map compilation to accompany the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023
Teagasc publish map compilation to accompany the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023 Teagasc is an active participant in the annual Bioeconomy Ireland Week. Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023 is a week-long event running from the 16th to 20th of October to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly emerging bioeconomy. The celebration is a […]
16 October 2023
Watch: Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time
Watch: Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time A webinar on Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time took place on Tuesday, 10th October to coincide with World Mental Health Day. Know how to manage your mental health – everyone is likely to be affected at some time in their […]
13 October 2023
Women-only discussion groups
0 Women-only discussion groups Mark Moore tells us about the small, but growing, number of all-women Teagasc discussion groups. It’s late morning and having viewed the host farmer’s dairy cows the Royal Tara dairy discussion group are seated and sharing their experiences with breeding technologies, bull selection and paddock management. With the universal […]
5 October 2023
Two New Appointments to Teagasc Authority
0 Two New Appointments to Teagasc Authority The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Elaine Houlihan and Vanessa Kiely O’Connor to the Teagasc Authority. Elaine Houlihan is the President of Macra and is the Macra nomination, while Vanessa Kiely O’Connor is a board member of Bandon co-op […]
4 October 2023
Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe
0 Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe An EU-funded RefreSCAR project, led by Teagasc and aiming to support research coordination across Europe, was launched this week by the Minister Martin Heydon. A consortium of 18 partner organisations from across Europe gathered in Dublin from 25-26 September 2023 to […]
2 October 2023