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Agricultural science students have a low farm injury risk perception

0 Agricultural science students have a low farm injury risk perception A major study has found that just over half of agricultural science students think that the level of risk they face whilst doing farm work is low. The study, part of the BeSafe Project which is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food […]
7 March 2023

Na buntáistí a bhaineann le staidéar i gColáiste Talmhaíochta

0 Na buntáistí a bhaineann le staidéar i gColáiste Talmhaíochta Le Seosamh O’Deá, Múinteoir i gColáiste Chill Daltún. Ag ár lá oscailte i gColáiste Chill Daltún le déanaí, bhí mé ag caint le tuismitheoir agus chuir sí ceist an-simplí orm – conas a bhainfeadh a mac nó a hiníon leas as dul go […]
7 March 2023

Éagsúlacht Speiceas Plandaí

0 Éagsúlacht Speiceas Plandaí Méadaíonn éagsúlacht níos airde speiceas plandaí flúirse na bpríomhghéinte a bhaineann le ráta athraithe fosfar na hithreach. Aaron Mac an tSionnaigh, Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta, Teagasc gCaisleán Bhaile Sheáin Is gné riachtanach é fosfar (P) le haghaidh fás plandaí agus táirgiúlacht i gcórais féaraigh. San ithir, áfach, faightear P go hiondúil […]
3 March 2023

All valid applications to ACRES will be accepted

0 All valid applications to ACRES will be accepted The Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marie, Charlie McConalogue yesterday announced that all valid applicants to the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (Acres) will be accepted into tranche 1 of the scheme. With over 46,000 applications, the Minister said: “Farmers have shown their desire […]
2 March 2023

Louise Byrne Appointed to Teagasc Authority

0 Louise Byrne Appointed to Teagasc Authority Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has announced the appointment of Louise Byrne to the Teagasc Authority. Louise Byrne is the Deputy Chief Inspector in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Food and Feed Safety, Crop Policy […]
1 March 2023

Seachtain na Gaeilge – Bainsí Ilspeiceas

0 Seachtain na Gaeilge – Bainsí Ilspeiceas An Dr Shona Baker, Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta ar an tionscadal multi4more Tá córais beostoic bunaithe ar fhéar tábhachtach ó thaobh hinbhuanaitheacht táirgeadh beostoic de. Mar sin féin, le blianta beaga anuas tá feabhas tagtha ar thalamh féaraigh talmhaíochta i réigiúin mheasartha dírithe ar shimpliú agus aonchineálú féarach, […]
1 March 2023

Care with ‘harvesting’ TAMS 3 grants

Care with ‘harvesting’ TAMS 3 grants The first capital investment scheme within TAMS 3, the Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) is now open for applications. The details of this grant scheme, application procedure etc. are available on the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine website. Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings and Infrastructure […]
28 February 2023

Supporting the next generation to question the world around them

Supporting the next generation to question the world around them ESB Science Blast is back for 2023. This initiative is a free, non-competitive educational programme for primary schools (third to sixth class / Key Stage 2), that involves the whole class investigating the science behind a simple question. Teagasc is delighted to […]
27 February 2023

Have you considered a registered farm partnership?

Have you considered a registered farm partnership? A registered farm partnership is a great way to smooth the succession process, delivering lifestyle and financial benefits. Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, tells us more. There are more than 3,500 registered farm partnerships (RFP) operating in Ireland. Why? This collaborative farming arrangement delivers […]
25 February 2023

Let’s Talk Equine – supported decision making focused toward market, sport and future generations

Let’s Talk Equine – supported decision making focused toward market, sport and future generations On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Olive and Ivor Broderick of Kylemore Stud in Co. Galway. Olive and Ivor shared their views on various aspects of the decision making in relation […]
23 February 2023