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Using digital advisory tools to help the adoption of improved farming practices
Using digital advisory tools to help the adoption of improved farming practices Teagasc hosts EU conference on new technologies that support European farmers in becoming more efficient and sustainable. The FAIRshare project, an EU, Horizon 2020, funded initiative focused on improving the uptake of digital technologies in agriculture, will hold its final […]
17 June 2023
Teagasc hosts group of advisors from Europe for the Young EUFRAS Training and Mentorship Programme
Teagasc hosts group of advisors from Europe for the Young EUFRAS Training and Mentorship Programme A group of 20 young advisors travelled to Oak Park, Carlow as part of the Young European Forum for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services (EUFRAS) Training and Mentorship Programme. This group consisted of 20 advisors from Slovenia, […]
12 June 2023
Safety with bulls during breeding
Safety with bulls during breeding Health and Safety Authority (HSA) statistics show that from 2012 to 2021 bulls were the cause of 16% of farm workplace deaths. Ciaran Kinahan, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists, tell us how to stay safe around bulls. The use of a […]
11 June 2023
Be Sun Smart
0 Be Sun Smart Farmers are one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. Overexposure to UV can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. With the warm weater we are experiencing it is important to take lots of drinks, stay indoors during periods of high temperatures and avoid exposure […]
1 June 2023
Support programme for beekeeping sector launched
Support programme for beekeeping sector launched The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett today launched the National Apiculture Programme supporting the beekeeper sector in Ireland. Launching the programme the Minister said: “I am delighted to announce the introduction of the new National Apiculture […]
30 May 2023
The Green Cert – a course with many benefits
The Green Cert – a course with many benefits Students are in a fortunate position nowadays with many routes and course options in the area of agricultural education, explains Brendan Garry, Teagasc Ballinrobe. One of the most popular courses that farmers enrol on is commonly known as the Green Cert. Such courses […]
29 May 2023
Apply now for the Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme
Apply now for the Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme The Teagasc/UCD Knowledge Transfer Masters Programme has been developed specifically to build the competencies for careers in agricultural advisory and education services – whether in the public or private sector. On completion of these programmes, graduates will be competent agricultural advisors, committed to […]
26 May 2023
Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’
Agritourism 2023 – ‘agritourism for sustainable agriculture’ Teagasc Rural Development together with the Irish Self Catering Federation hosted an Agritourism conference at Teagasc, Ashtown today, Monday, 22 May to highlight opportunities for farm families in developing an on-farm tourism business. Setting up-on farm holiday accommodation, in the form of bed and breakfast […]
22 May 2023
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection
How seaweed can be used as a medicine to fight infection Scientists are discovering the incredible health properties of Irish seaweeds to make medicines to combat dangerous superbugs Lots of countries across the world have used natural medicines such as seaweed for thousands of years, but only recently has their potential for […]
15 May 2023
International Day of Plant Health
International Day of Plant Health To celebrate International Day of Plant Health 2023, the National Botanic Gardens hosted an event, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture to raise awareness on how each one of us can play our part to protect […]
12 May 2023