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Winners of Visions of Research and Innovation photo competition 2025 revealed
An image titled ‘Bee the Change’ was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Thursday, 12 November.
17 November 2025
Teagasc Kildalton College students thriving on overseas placements with the help of Waterford FRS
Established to acknowledge the late John Fitzgerald’s dedication to farm placements and the development of young people in agriculture, College Teacher and Practical Learning Period Officer, Declan Byrne writes on how the John Fitzgerald Memorial Travel Bursary is enabling Teagasc Kildalton students to broaden their horizons and skillsets through overseas placements.
14 November 2025
Teagasc Ballyhaise celebrates 240 graduates at 2025 Presentation of Certificates and Awards
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College celebrated the achievements of approximately 240 students at its Presentation of Certificates and Awards held recently at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The cohort included full time learners alongside part time evening class and distance education graduates completing Level 5 and Level 6 certificates across dairy, drystock, mechanisation and forestry.
13 November 2025
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2024 revealed
Teagasc has released its latest Sustainability Report focusing on the year 2024. It has also launched a new sustainability data visualisation dashboard, featuring over a decade’s worth of sustainability metrics for Irish farming.
4 November 2025
Equine breeding course for Sport Horse Breeders
A comprehensive course aimed at Sport Horse and pony breeders will be offered by Teagasc Equine Specialists this November.
2 November 2025
Closed period for farmyard manure spreading begins
November 1 marks another key date in the farming calendar, as the closed period for the spreading of farmyard manure comes into play.
1 November 2025
Strengthening women-led innovation in farming and rural areas
Europe cannot afford to lose the talent and innovation of rural women. Women do not lack ideas or ambition - they lack access.
31 October 2025
Reeling in the years on fertiliser use and prices
Teagasc has launched a new National Farm Survey (NFS) Fertiliser Dashboard, providing a comprehensive view of fertiliser and lime use, and fertiliser prices in Ireland from 2005 to 2024.
28 October 2025
Preparing for winter
Shorter days, lower temperatures and managing animals indoors are some of the many extra challenges on farms in late autumn and winter. Efforts made now will make for an easier, safer winter, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh writes.
26 October 2025
Farmer acceptance of bioeconomy innovations – the key influences
As part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, Teagasc is highlighting new research that explores how farmers can engage with the development of bioeconomy innovations, such as anaerobic digestion and grass biorefining.
17 October 2025