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Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022 The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD at an awards ceremony yesterday evening, Tuesday, 9th May. Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022. […]
10 May 2023
Meet the finalists in the Student of the Year Competition
0 Meet the finalists in the Student of the Year Competition The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on the evening of May 9th 2023. The cermony will be streamed live on the day. Register in advance to view the cermony live here. After registering, you will receive […]
7 May 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
0 Overcoming the pathogen hurdle Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate. Anaerobic digestion will sanitise organic waste while providing cheap, sustainable energy and fertiliser. Wastewater treatment […]
2 May 2023
Current career opportunities in Teagasc
0 Current career opportunities in Teagasc A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland. A national body responsible for research, training and advice for the agri-food industry, over 1,400 staff are employed covering these three interrelated but separate areas at 52 locations throughout […]
1 May 2023
Farm schemes supporting young farmers
Farm schemes supporting young farmers James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us that in keeping with commitments made in previous rounds of the Common Agricultural Policy, young and new farmers in the first years of their official farming careers will continue to be supported through two main schemes: The Complementary Income […]
24 April 2023
Key equine deadline approaching for TAMS 3
Key equine deadline approaching for TAMS 3 The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides funding for capital investments on farms. Running for five years, the scheme has an overall budget of €370 million. Consisting of 10 sub-schemes, it provides grants to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and […]
20 April 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Different horses for different courses
Let’s Talk Equine – Different horses for different courses In the April episode of Let’s Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 4th April, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Philippa Scott and Hannah Gordon to discuss ‘different horses for different courses’. Philippa and Hannah, utilising Connemara Pony; Irish […]
16 April 2023
150th milestone episode of Signpost Series available
0 150th milestone episode of Signpost Series available The Teagasc Signpost Series recently celebrated it’s 150th milestone webinar and was joined by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy. Presented by Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Professor O’Mara outlined the technology pathway that Irish […]
2 April 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. A wide range of investments are available under […]
31 March 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers. Tyndall National Institute, in partnership with Teagasc, is conducting a collaborative European research project named ‘HALY.ID’, which aims to monitor and sustainably manage […]
31 March 2023