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Mountbellew Agricultural College’s ‘Smart-Dairy’ moves closer to realising potential
0 Mountbellew Agricultural College’s ‘Smart-Dairy’ moves closer to realising potential To invest or not to invest in a dairy enterprise is often a contentious discussion. For Mountbellew Agricultural College, however, this represents a natural progression. This occurs in light of its recent awarding of a new veterinary school – a significant milestone for […]
7 October 2024
Webinar: Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming
0 Webinar: Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday, October 10th. In advance of this, Teagasc is hosting a webinar titled “Maintaining Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming” on Wednesday, October 9th, from 4pm to 5pm. The webinar will also address farm safety […]
7 October 2024
Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy
0 Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy Leading funders of early stage Agri Food and Ag Tech companies, along with experienced entrepreneurs in the sector convene at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2024 to accelerate innovation in the circular bioeconomy in Ireland. As […]
4 October 2024
Cork and Kerry farmers wanted for online survey
0 Cork and Kerry farmers wanted for online survey Farmers in Cork and Kerry are being invited to share their perspectives on innovations that go beyond traditional food production, including the creation of bio-energy and other bio-based products. Teagasc, in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD) and BiOrbic, has launched an online survey […]
1 October 2024
The benefits of the Teagasc Green Cert in improving farm performance
The benefits of the Teagasc Green Cert in improving farm performance Training is often viewed as a financial investment in a business, writes Fergal Bradley, Education Officer at Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, and this is no different in farming. Modern farming practices require a high level of knowledge and skill from both […]
30 September 2024
Posthumous master’s degree awarded to family of Tuskar Rock air crash victim
Posthumous master’s degree awarded to family of Tuskar Rock air crash victim At a special awards ceremony in University College Cork (UCC) last week, the family of Michael Cowhig, a victim of the Tuskar Rock air crash in 1968 and former employee of the Agricultural Research Institute at Moorepark, Fermoy – now […]
27 September 2024
Successful AgroChallenge for Teagasc students
Successful AgroChallenge for Teagasc students For the second year in a row, a team of students representing Teagasc have returned home following success in the Europea AgroChallenge. Students Charles Byrne and Avagh Carroll-Small, both attending Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, along with James Coleman and Megan McCarthy, students in Mountbellew Agricultural College, represented […]
24 September 2024
Apprenticeships proving popular at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
Apprenticeships proving popular at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture Interested in a career in horticulture? Principal of the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, John Mulhern shares key details of the courses offered – available to students or potential apprentices looking to further their knowledge and skills in the horticultural sector. September has […]
23 September 2024
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health
Thousands on animal health and pennies on farmer health Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, emphasises that farmers prioritise animal health over their own, spending much more on animal care while neglecting their personal health and safety, and suggests some ways in which you can better look after your own health. Working as […]
21 September 2024
‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched
‘Supports for farmers’ publication launched A new farmers’ resource providing key details on the supports and schemes available to farmers throughout their working life, including retirement and succession planning, has been launched. The Citizens Information Board (CIB) and Teagasc were proud to launch their booklet Supports for farmers at the National Ploughing […]
21 September 2024