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Why choose a Teagasc course?
Why choose a Teagasc course? Teagasc is unrivalled in the depth of knowledge and expertise it can draw on to support your education. Our education courses offer a hands on environment, real life experience and meet the ‘trained farmer’ requirements. Learn more on the benefits of studying with Teagasc in this article. […]
23 September 2023
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships Today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research centres. Demonstration models of the […]
21 September 2023
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory digital Innovation tools Realised and Shared) project is a €7million EU funded H2020 project being led by Teagasc, bringing together 22 partners from 15 countries across Europe. We found out more at the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships. […]
21 September 2023
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded On Feírm Ground 2, an expanded programme to raise awareness and to support farmer health and wellbeing, was launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska. The On Feírm Ground Programme is a three-year programme and will be delivered by Men’s Development Network in […]
20 September 2023
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships With an overall theme of ‘Science Supporting Farmers’, the Teagasc presence at the National Ploughing Championships is larger than ever this year. Exhibits will address every aspect of your farm business. Whether your interest is in beef, sheep, dairy or tillage, we will have an expert […]
19 September 2023
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online The facility for declaring ‘closing stock’ of fertiliser on the National Fertiliser Database is now available online, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D has confirmed. Commenting on this facility, the Minister said: “I am really pleased with the […]
18 September 2023
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Mr Martin Heydon TD, launched a video ‘Farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots’ in Teagasc, Athenry yesterday. The video is part of the Managing […]
15 September 2023
Supporting farmers to take immediate farm safety actions
0 Supporting farmers to take immediate farm safety actions Mohammad Mohammadrezaei, David Meredith, and John McNamara discuss findings from the BeSafe Project and how farmers can play a significant role in designing farm safety interventions. Agriculture extension and advisory services are increasingly focused on improving the sustainability of farming. Much of the attention […]
6 September 2023
Equine autumn training courses to return
0 Equine autumn training courses to return October and November sees the return of short courses for horse breeders. Learn about the courses on offer. Blended Learning Equine Breeding / Reproduction Course This course is aimed at sport horse breeders aged 18 years of age or older. It is targeted at those embarking […]
2 September 2023
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’ Farm safety is one of the critical issues facing farming today and, in common with many other developed countries, farming in Ireland has a poor safety record. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for […]
26 August 2023