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Soil Sealing in Ireland
Soil Sealing in Ireland The July Map of the Month looks at the important issue of soil sealing in Ireland. Soil sealing is where the ground is covered with an artificial impervious layer – such as concrete. The map was produced as part of the new Terrain-AI project. View the map here: Soil […]
31 July 2021
Quad Safety on farm
Quad Safety on farm As part of Farm Safety Week, David McLaughlin, a hill sheep farmer in Co. Donegal talks about safety when using his quad while farming. David advises to keep your eye on the ground, not on the sheep. Watch as David demonstrates in this short video David McLaughlin a […]
21 July 2021
Know your blind spots
Know your blind spots Up to 50% of fatalities in agriculture involve a farm vehicle or machinery. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Athenry talks about blind spots around tractors and has top tips to staying safe and making our farms safer when it comes to working with tractors Regardless of the enterprise […]
21 July 2021
Farm Safety may not cost the earth but not doing it may cost your life
Farm Safety may not cost the earth but not doing it may cost your life When we think of the wide range of tasks a farmer does each day it’s easy to see that managing a farm and doing it safely is a challenge. Farmers must develop many skills to carry out […]
21 July 2021
Farming Safely with Farm Machinery
Farming Safely with Farm Machinery Nearly half of farm accidents are caused by tractors, farm vehicles and machinery. Inexperienced operators, lack of concentration, human error, time pressure and unguarded parts like PTO shaft are the main causes of accidents. Teagasc Machinery Specialist, Francis Quigley has more here It is important that machinery […]
20 July 2021
Staying safe around livestock on your farm
Staying safe around livestock on your farm Did you know?… Over the last 10 years 18% of fatalities on farms have been associated with livestock – cows and heifers making up 50% of this. Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialist with Teagasc raises awareness and has key suggestions for staying safe around […]
20 July 2021
Tiredness Kills
Tiredness Kills Farmers are constantly surrounded by livestock and machinery and the hazards they pose. Additionally, many other hazards occur on farms such as working at heights or emptying slurry tanks. Penny Gavin, Teagasc / H.S.A./ UCD Walsh Scholar on Farm Safety advises on staying alert by avoiding tiredness Organisation leads to […]
20 July 2021
Dispelling the myths around Risk Assessment
Dispelling the myths around Risk Assessment The overall theme of Farm Safety Week 2021 is ‘Rethink Risk’ with the aim being to reduce the number of accidents on farms and bring about a change in culture that makes unsafe practices socially unacceptable. Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh advises below by […]
19 July 2021
Clonakilty Agricultural College Open Day
Clonakilty Agricultural College Open Day Clonakilty Agricultural College wishes to welcome you to their 2021 Covid-19 compliant Open Day taking place Thursday 15th July. The Guided Tours will run from 11am to 3pm and your place on the tour must be booked in advance. See more details here Venue Teagasc, Clonakilty Agricultural College, […]
14 July 2021
Teagasc €4m Walsh Scholarship Postgraduate Opportunities in Agri-Food Research
0 Teagasc €4m Walsh Scholarship Postgraduate Opportunities in Agri-Food Research Teagasc has 40 exciting Walsh Scholarship opportunities for graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate study on topical agri-food issues. The scholarships, awarded in association with universities and Institutes of Technology, will provide scholars with high quality research experience and skills Teagasc invests €4m […]
1 July 2021