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Burnout in the barnyard
Burnout in the barnyard John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Siobhán O’Connor, DCU, and Emma Dillon, Teagasc REDP tell us how farmers are at risk from stress and mental exhaustion, A research team at Dublin City University (DCU) working with Teagasc and funded by DAFM, has been studying farmers’ mental health. […]
14 January 2024
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased
Stipend for Walsh Scholars increased Teagasc has announced that it will increase the annual stipend for Walsh Scholars to €25,000 from the 1st January 2024. The Teagasc Authority approved the increase at their board meeting this week. The Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Programme is a postgraduate programme for graduates to undertake postgraduate research […]
12 January 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024
Exploring Tomorrow: Teagasc’s dazzling showcase at BT Young Scientist 2024 The Teagasc stand at the BT Young Scientist 2024 is a dynamic hub of innovation, with an array of captivating displays that leave attendees in awe. Eimear Ferguson, Education and Public Engagement Officer at Teagasc, highlights some of these from the first […]
11 January 2024
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Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Thousands of students are set to descend on the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2024 over the coming days. With the event running from today, January 11, through to January 13, visitors to the Teagasc exhibit can learn about some of […]
11 January 2024
New appointment to Teagasc Authority
New appointment to Teagasc Authority The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Dr Helen Sheridan to the Teagasc Authority. Dr Helen Sheridan is an Associate Professor in the School of Agriculture and Food Science at University College Dublin. While now living in Dublin, Helen is from […]
10 January 2024
Stay Safe this Christmas
Stay Safe this Christmas Christmas brings great excitement and activity with family returning home and friends visiting. Keeping a focus on safety on the farm and around the farmyard is very important. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist tells us how we can stay safe during this time. Rushing and tiredness […]
21 December 2023
APC Microbiome Ireland celebrates 20 years of scientific excellence and impact
APC Microbiome Ireland celebrates 20 years of scientific excellence and impact An Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin launched a 20 Years Impact brochure for APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) – a world-leading SFI Research Centre – at a celebration event at University College Cork (UCC) today, Friday, […]
15 December 2023
Teagasc projects supported under DAFM Thematic Research Call
Teagasc projects supported under DAFM Thematic Research Call Teagasc research projects in the areas of climate change, water quality and biodiversity, forestry, food health and nutrition, and food safety have been supported by grants from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). Announced today, December 13th, by the Minister for […]
13 December 2023
Minding yourself this winter
0 Minding yourself this winter The main cause of poor mental health is stress, explains Roisin Scully, KT Masters Student at Teagasc Ballinrobe, and working in agriculture at present is a taxing profession. This is due to influences such as record high input costs, labour shortages and the recent unfavourable weather affecting crop […]
2 December 2023
Preparing for a cold snap
Preparing for a cold snap Winter on the farm demands preparations to ensure safety. In this article, we will delve into various aspects of winter farming, providing insights to help farmers tackle the challenges posed by cold spells. Cold Weather As the winter progresses we will be experiencing more icy mornings around […]
30 November 2023