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Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced
Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced Winners highlight benefits of implementing sustainability practices. The winners of the inaugural Sustainable Farmer Awards, a partnership between the FBD National Livestock Show, Bord Bia, Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal were presented with their prizes by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. […]
14 August 2023
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, taking place this Sunday, August 13th, features a new addition with the establishment of a Sustainable Livestock Village. A collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, Bord Bia, ICBF, Animal Health […]
10 August 2023
New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available
0 New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available Are you Interested in an Apprenticeship in Horticulture? The Launch of the new Horticulture apprenticeship programme may be for you! Covering a range of different streams such as Fruit, Garden and Parks, Garden Centres Landscaping, Nursery and Vegetables. A new Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme has been developed for […]
9 August 2023
Have you a Will made?
Have you a Will made? Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor, discusses the importance of having a plan in place for the future. “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”. A quote made famous by Samuel Langhorne Clemens best known by his pen name […]
29 July 2023
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses Learn about a variety of Courses available this Autumn related to the Food and Beverage sector. From New Product Development and Butchering to Cheese Making and Microbiology. Management of New Product Development Innovation and the development of new products is essential to the success and profitability […]
28 July 2023
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, tells us; a key component of building and maintaining soil fertility in organic farming is an available supply of organic nutrient sources. For example, farm manures will supply valuable major and minor nutrients to supply annual crop requirements and help replenish soil […]
28 July 2023
IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains
IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies, striving to promote sustainable and zero-waste production and consumption. The four year project, co-funded by Horizon Europe officially began earlier this […]
26 July 2023
Sharp fall in 2023 dairy and tillage incomes expected, while cattle and sheep incomes to increase slightly
Sharp fall in 2023 dairy and tillage incomes expected, while cattle and sheep incomes to increase slightly A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes which are likely across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2023. Agriculture continues to face substantial input price […]
25 July 2023
Reappointments to Teagasc Authority
Reappointments to Teagasc Authority Mr. Liam Herlihy has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Teagasc Authority for a second five year term, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. His appointment is for a 5 year term effective from 17 September. Mr. Herlihy is a farmer from […]
24 July 2023
Energy and Farm Diversification Options Showcased
Energy and Farm Diversification Options Showcased Thousands of people attended the Energy and Farm Diversification show which took place in Gurteen Agricultural College yesterday, Thursday 20 July. Talks were delivered all day across three pavilions: Energy Pavilion – Anaerobic Digestion, Energy Policy, Solar, Electricity, Biomass, Community Energy Farm Diversification Pavilion – Secrets […]
21 July 2023