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Raising awareness of data on the farm
Raising awareness of data on the farm The AgriDISCRETE project is raising farmers’ awareness of data by co-designing communication materials that explain what data on the farm is and how it’s shared. Researchers Claire Brown and Áine Regan, Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis, Teagasc, Athenry provide more insight here The increasing use […]
23 March 2022
Time to think about becoming an organic farmer?
Time to think about becoming an organic farmer? The recent reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has many farmers wondering if organics if an option for them. There is no doubt that it doesn’t suit everyone but there are many farmers that it will suit. Drystock Advisor Enda O’Hart gives a […]
20 March 2022
St Patrick was Ireland’s first environmentalist, say scientists
St Patrick was Ireland’s first environmentalist, say scientists As Ireland and various parts of the world prepare to go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17th, leading agri-food scientists have credited Ireland’s patron saint with being one of the world’s first environmentalists Symbol from the past points to a greener […]
17 March 2022
Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí
Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí I rith Seactain na Gaeilge seo tá Teagasc Daily ag foilsiú ailt as gaeilge ó foireann Teagasc. Tá an dara ailt seo scríofa ag David Trant, comhairleoir, Teagasc Co. Ciarraí faoi Feirmeoireacht I gCiarraí. Bain taitneamh as agus Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh ón Ríocht Tá go leoir feirméoirí […]
17 March 2022
Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid
Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid I rith Seachtain na Gaeilge seo tá Teagasc Daily ag foilsiú ailt as gaeilge ó foireann Teagasc. Tá an céad ailt seo scríofa ag Seosamh O’Deá, múinteoir i gColáiste Chill Daltún, faoi Filleadh ar an saol tar éis Covid sa choláiste. Tar éis bliain go […]
16 March 2022
Agriculture Courses – What are the Options?
Agriculture Courses – What are the Options? The choice of agricultural courses is considerable. Students planning a career in the Agricultural or Horticultural sector and also qualifying as a young trained farmer may find it difficult to navigate the list of courses available. Education Officer Serena Gibbons gives a synopsis on the […]
12 March 2022
ISH Young (Equine) Breeders National Championships 2022
ISH Young (Equine) Breeders National Championships 2022 The ISH Young Breeders training programme is a joint programme between Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland focusing primarily on the assessment of conformation and athleticism traits of eventing and show jumping horses. National Championships are on Saturday, 2nd April at Teagasc Kildalton College Photo above: Vera […]
11 March 2022
Teagasc appoint new Head of Animal and Grassland Programme
0 Teagasc appoint new Head of Animal and Grassland Programme Teagasc has appointed Dr Laurence Shalloo as Head of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation programme. The Teagasc Authority approved the appointment at its meeting on Wednesday 2 March 2022. The Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation programme is one of the […]
3 March 2022
The Right Course Of Action
The Right Course Of Action Combining cutting-edge modern developments with traditional practical skills, Teagasc offers a unique, hands-on learning experience – with an exciting selection of courses. Head of Education Dr Anne-Marie Butler gives more information. Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, […]
28 February 2022
Organic Cattle and Sheep
Organic Cattle and Sheep The organic drystock sector is the largest of the organic enterprises in Ireland. About 70% of all organic producers are involved in either cattle and/or sheep production. The transition at farm level from conventional methods is relatively straightforward compared to other enterprises The transition at farm level […]
20 February 2022