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Equine Demonstration Event at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare
Equine Demonstration Event at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare On March 25, Teagasc teamed up with the Army Equitation School represented by Commandant Geoff Curran, Richard Sheane, Cooley Farm, and Damien Griffin, Lissyegan Stables who rode and presented simultaneously. A large crowd of almost 150 breeders, producers and other equine enthusiasts joined […]
30 March 2024
Young Equine Breeders National Championships Results
Young Equine Breeders National Championships Results The 2024 Young Breeder National Championships took place on Saturday, 23 March, at Kildalton Agricultural College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. The event was hosted by Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland, supported by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under ‘National Breeding Services’. Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine […]
26 March 2024
Land-Based Apprenticeships Webinar
Land-Based Apprenticeships Webinar A live webinar took place on Wednesday, 20 March, which was aimed at providing an insight into the new land-based apprenticeships recently launched by Teagasc, in partnership with SOLAS. The webinar provided valuable insights into the diverse opportunities awaiting in agriculture and horticulture. Teagasc currently offer four 2 year […]
26 March 2024
Shamrock, Irish Heritage and Biodiversity
Shamrock, Irish Heritage and Biodiversity The shamrock, a three-leafed clover, is a significant symbol associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Ivan Kelly discusses the shamrock’s significance in Irish culture and biodiversity, its role in St. Patrick’s Day traditions, and its ecological importance in supporting Ireland’s grassland ecosystems. It is believed that St. Patrick […]
17 March 2024
Why farmers are a group at risk of developing mental health issues
Why farmers are a group at risk of developing mental health issues Anna Donnla O’Hagan and Sandra Malone, DCU, and John McNamara, Teagasc, explain why tending to the mental well-being of our farmers is as crucial as cultivating the fields themselves. While a very fulfilling and rewarding occupation, farming is also high-pressure […]
17 March 2024
Teagasc Researchers Inspire Young Minds at ESB Science Blast 2024
Teagasc Researchers Inspire Young Minds at ESB Science Blast 2024 Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer at Teagasc, tells us that last week Teagasc returned to support the ever popular children’s science competition, the ESB Science Blast held at RDS Simmonscourt. Students from across the country came in their droves to […]
15 March 2024
‘Train-the-Trainer’ approach can Improve Farm Safety Culture
0 ‘Train-the-Trainer’ approach can Improve Farm Safety Culture The ‘Train-the-Trainer’ approach has great potential to vastly improve farm safety adoption and culture of persons living and working on farms. This is a key finding of a recent PhD study conducted by Dr Aswathi Surendran at the School of Psychology, University of Galway (UG). […]
8 March 2024
Action Plan arising from the National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture
0 Action Plan arising from the National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture Today, March 8th, is International Women’s day. In a recent press release from From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine the National Women in Agriculture Action Plan was announced. In a stride toward gender equality in agriculture, Ireland’s Minister for […]
8 March 2024
‘Farming is my GAA’
0 ‘Farming is my GAA’ Mayo beef producer Cathal Irwin loves farming but he’s determined that it pays its way and is manageable alongside his family and business priorities. He spoke with Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Programme. Cathal Irwin farms 45 acres (18ha) just outside Castlebar in Co. Mayo. He also works […]
6 March 2024
Safety with fertiliser spreading
0 Safety with fertiliser spreading If not already applied, many farmers will be spreading their first round of fertiliser over the coming days and weeks. Unfortunately, for many, this coincides with the peak period of labour demand – be that cows calving on dairy and suckler farms, ewes lambing on sheep farms, or […]
5 March 2024