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Exploring Farm Diversification: Rural Skills
0 Exploring Farm Diversification: Rural Skills Why not consider running courses on your farm? Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explores how running rural skills training courses can be a viable and rewarding diversification option for farmers. As a farmer, many of the niche skills you use on a daily basis are […]
7 June 2025
Get snapping – ‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition launched
0 Get snapping – ‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition launched Teagasc, with the support of FBD Insurance, is delighted to launch the ‘This is Dairying’ photo competition in the lead-up to the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day which is taking place in early July. Running throughout the month of June, this year’s competition […]
6 June 2025
New Manager appointed in Teagasc Laois/Kildare/Offaly Advisory Region
0 New Manager appointed in Teagasc Laois/Kildare/Offaly Advisory Region Sandra Hayes has been appointed as Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager in the Laois, Kildare and Offaly advisory region. The appointment was approved at the Teagasc Authority meeting today, Wednesday, 4 June. Sandra Hayes will lead the Teagasc team delivering advisory services to farmers and […]
4 June 2025
Agri Aware ‘Open Farm’ event planned for Future Beef farm
Agri Aware ‘Open Farm’ event planned for Future Beef farm Aonghusa Fahy, a participant in Teagasc’s Future Beef Programme, will open the gates of his farm for two important Agri Aware events over the coming weeks. Open Farm is the flagship event in Agri Aware’s mission of enhancing agricultural literacy, giving the […]
31 May 2025
Leading Rural Sociologist Outlines Blueprint for Making EU Agriculture More Attractive
Leading Rural Sociologist Outlines Blueprint for Making EU Agriculture More Attractive Professor Frank Vanclay of the University of Groningen presented principles relevant to implementing the European Commission’s ambitious Vision for EU Agriculture at Teagasc’s Mellows Campus on Thursday, 29 May, offering practical guidance on making farming more attractive. Speaking just three weeks […]
30 May 2025
Organic mixed farming with John Hamilton
Organic mixed farming with John Hamilton Donegal farmer, John Hamilton combines sucklers, sheep and tillage in a fully organic system. John Hamilton is a mixed enterprise organic farmer based in St Johnston, Co. Donegal, with an additional out-farm in Newtowncunningham. His journey into organic farming began in 2009, and by 2011, the […]
29 May 2025
Teagasc at Bloom 2025
Teagasc at Bloom 2025 ‘Horticulture is Life’ is the theme of the joint Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine stand at Bloom in the Food Village. The interactive feature shows how the organisations work together to support the Irish Horticulture Industry and growers, to deliver top quality […]
29 May 2025
The ‘Stay Safe with Jessy’ competition brings farm safety to the classroom
The ‘Stay Safe with Jessy’ competition brings farm safety to the classroom Teagasc is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Stay Safe with Jessy’ farm safety art competition and webinar, a new initiative aimed at promoting farm safety among children. The competition invites all primary school going children across Ireland to […]
28 May 2025
Pigs, plants and possibilities – Teagasc at ESB Science Blast
Pigs, plants and possibilities – Teagasc at ESB Science Blast Teagasc brought science to life last week at ESB Science Blast 2025 at the University of Limerick. We caught up with Science Communications and Engagement Officer, Eimear Ferguson to see how it all went. Over three energetic days, thousands of primary school […]
28 May 2025
Sharing farm safety messages with our youngest farmers
Sharing farm safety messages with our youngest farmers Have a budding young farmer at home? Teagasc is excited to launch a fun and educational initiative aimed at keeping our youngest farmers safe as the summer holidays approach. The Stay Safe with Jessy Art Competition and Webinar is now open for entries, giving […]
23 May 2025