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Equine Reproduction – A guide for farmers and small breeders
Equine Reproduction – A guide for farmers and small breeders The market shows a proven and consistent demand for quality athletic horses. Breeders should streamline their operations to meet market demands, whether that is for show jumpers, eventers or high-end leisure horses. Equine Reproduction – A guide for farmers and small breeders, […]
21 June 2022
New Teagasc Regional Reviews Published
New Teagasc Regional Reviews Published Teagasc has published Reviews for each of the 12 Teagasc Advisory Regions. The reviews give an overview of the range of the agricultural and farming sectors in each region. The supporting advisory activities and education courses provided by Teagasc are also highlighted and available in the reviews. […]
19 June 2022
Teagasc research projects secure significant funding under latest announcement by DAFM
Teagasc research projects secure significant funding under latest announcement by DAFM Eight different Teagasc led and collaborative projects will share in the latest round of research funding grants by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which cover areas including the agri-sector, food safety, human nutrition, food processing and sustainable crop […]
10 June 2022
Soil and Fertiliser Advice for Equine Farms
0 Soil and Fertiliser Advice for Equine Farms Good grassland management is a key component of horse production, ensuring good quality grass during the grazing season, the production of quality forage to meet winter feed requirements, and healthier horses. Teagasc Specialists, Wendy Conlon, Equine and Mark Plunkett, Soil & Plant Nutrition advise Farmers […]
3 June 2022
Certificates in Farming presented in Killarney
Certificates in Farming presented in Killarney The presentation of Teagasc Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificates in Farming took place in Killarney, Co. Kerry on Friday 20th May. Dr Anne-Marie Butler, Head of the Teagasc Education Programme presented the certificates and student of the year award. Student of the Year – Donal O’Sullivan The […]
28 May 2022
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms
Photo Competition – Biodiversity on Equine Farms The Teagasc Equine Specialists and Countryside Management Specialist are delighted to launch the second edition of a photo competition showcasing ‘Equine Farming and Biodiversity’ aimed at highlighting some of the many examples of biodiversity evident on equine farms around the country. The competition provides a […]
17 May 2022
Sm@RT demonstrates digital technologies to improve efficiency of small ruminant production
Sm@RT demonstrates digital technologies to improve efficiency of small ruminant production With about 98 million small ruminant animals in the EU, of which 87% are sheep, small ruminant (sheep & goat) farming is important to the rural economy of many countries. Sm@rt aims to improve labour efficiency and productivity in the sector […]
13 May 2022
British Ecological Society announces journal prize winners
0 British Ecological Society announces journal prize winners The British Ecological Society (BES) has announced the winners of its journal prizes for research published in 2021. The prizes are awarded for the best paper by an early career researcher in seven of the BES journals. This year The Harper Prize was awarded to […]
4 May 2022
Save the dates – Teagasc Open Days 2022
Save the dates – Teagasc Open Days 2022 Teagasc has a busy summer offering of events and open days. Open Days planned for 2022 include Beef 2022 in Grange, Sheep Open Day in Athenry, and Kildalton 50th anniversary celebration. More information on these and other events below. In 2020 and 2021 Teagasc […]
29 April 2022
Teagasc is looking for an Infrastructure Analyst to join the team
Teagasc is looking for an Infrastructure Analyst to join the team Teagasc has a vacancy for an Infrastructure Analyst (Permanent) at the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Ashtown, Dublin. Candidates must have a QQI Level 8 Qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related area. Read more details here. Closing date […]
25 April 2022