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Women’s perspectives, ideas and skills vital for farming innovation and sustainability
0 Women’s perspectives, ideas and skills vital for farming innovation and sustainability There is a solid business case for greater recognition and development of the roles of women in agriculture, Áine Macken-Walsh, Sociologist at Teagasc, told a recent Women in Agri National Dialogue event. The series of events, jointly hosted by the Women […]
4 November 2024
Young Breeder Training visits Joseph O’Brien Racing and Belline Estate Kilkenny
0 Young Breeder Training visits Joseph O’Brien Racing and Belline Estate Kilkenny Closing the calendar of events for 2024, the Young Breeder Training ‘double delight’ took place on Saturday, October 5 with visits to Joseph O’Brien Racing and Belline Estate Equestrian, both in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Aimed at those aged between 14-15 and […]
3 November 2024
Agricultural knowledge exchange in a changing world
Agricultural knowledge exchange in a changing world The importance of training and advisory skillsets in order to support innovation and practice adoption in the agri-food sector was highlighted at the Agricultural Knowledge Exchange in a Changing World – Knowledge Transfer Conference 2024. The event was co-hosted by Teagasc and the UCD School […]
25 October 2024
Equine jumping from strength to strength at Gurteen College
Equine jumping from strength to strength at Gurteen College As the second group of equine students start their course, Molly Parry writes on how the future looks bright for equine studies at Gurteen College. September always sees a flurry of activity as a rush of new, fresh faces arrive through the college […]
25 October 2024
Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
Teagasc represented on Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming Members of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming have been announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Comprising a small group of people with relevant expertise and experience to adopt an objective, evidence-based approach to examine […]
23 October 2024
Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle
Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle A new book called Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle was launched on Wednesday, 16 October in Johnstown Castle Co. Wexford. This new book, written by Noel Culleton, Brian Coulter and Matt Wheeler, outlines the story of Johnstown Castle from […]
18 October 2024
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation
Business opportunities in the circular bioeconomy: Unlocking funding to scale sustainable innovation Experienced entrepreneurs in the circular bioeconomy, along with leading venture capital companies and other financial institutions, gathered in Dublin today, October 16, as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week to accelerate development of the circular bioeconomy in Ireland. Professor Maeve Henchion […]
16 October 2024
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College
Udderly realistic: How calving simulators are ‘moo-ving’ education forward at Kildalton College Jamie Cahill, Lecturer in Teagasc Kildalton College, writes on the college’s recently acquired calving simulators – valuable pieces of equipment that allow students to practice the calving procedure in a safe environment. An element of Agricultural College that students always […]
16 October 2024
Deadline to enter fertiliser closing stocks fast approaching
Deadline to enter fertiliser closing stocks fast approaching The final date for recording closing fertiliser stocks through the National Fertiliser Database is October 15, 2024. As the prohibited period for spreading chemical fertilisers containing nitrogen and phosphorus came into effect on September 15, farmers are being reminded to record any closing stocks […]
14 October 2024
Bio Circularity in Action: Exploring Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems – A Platform for Global Insights and Local Innovation
Bio Circularity in Action: Exploring Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems – A Platform for Global Insights and Local Innovation Teagasc hosted the Bio Circularity Summit at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on 10 October 2024. This landmark event brought together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of […]
11 October 2024