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‘Where are the women?’
‘Where are the women?’ During the opening and closing of her address to the recent conference on Irish Agriculture and the EU 50 years on, a journey through 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership, EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness posed the question ‘where are the women?’ The conference opened with an interesting video […]
12 November 2023
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2023
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2023 An image titled “The perfect apple” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Thursday, 9 November, 2023. The winning image was taken by Dr […]
10 November 2023
The rise of all women discussion groups
0 The rise of all women discussion groups Discussion groups are typically male dominated, but the establishment of women only discussion groups has created an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to contribute. Teagasc has established a number of all women discussion groups over recent times in locations spanning from Meath […]
6 November 2023
Watch: Irish agriculture over the last 50 years
0 Watch: Irish agriculture over the last 50 years Dr Emma Dillon, Teagasc economist, takes us on a journey of the changing structure of Irish agriculture over the last 50 years There has been a transformative change in Irish agriculture since joining the EEC 50 years ago, a sector now modernised, mechanised and […]
5 November 2023
Farm Family CPD – online farm safety training for all
0 Farm Family CPD – online farm safety training for all Online farm safety training, with courses designed to suit all generations of the farm family. FRS Training partnered with the Farm Families, HSA, IFA, Teagasc, FBD Insurance and FRS Network to develop and launch Farm Family CPD (Continuous Professional Development) – Online […]
1 November 2023
What’s behind Irish whiskey’s second coming?
0 What’s behind Irish whiskey’s second coming? Analysis: Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, but very little growth occurred in the sector until relatively recently. This article by Kieran Kilcawley, David Mannion and Thomas Kelly, Teagasc; and Christine O’Connor and Chioke Okolo, TU Dublin, first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm. Ireland is the birthplace […]
1 November 2023
Lifelong learning and continuous professional development courses with Teagasc
Lifelong learning and continuous professional development courses with Teagasc Teagasc offer a wide range of courses – many of which are accredited – for adults and agri-food sector employees. The list below is not exhaustive. Please contact your Teagasc Education Officer or your Teagasc Advisory Region or college for advice on available […]
31 October 2023
Teagasc Conference on 50 years of EU membership and Irish Agriculture
Teagasc Conference on 50 years of EU membership and Irish Agriculture A conference to mark 50 years of Ireland’s membership of the European Union and its impact on agriculture, is taking place at the Teagasc Research Centre Ashtown, County Dublin today, Friday, . Teagasc Director Professor Frank O Mara welcomed […]
27 October 2023
Teagasc’s ‘Plant-Based Protein: Yes, You Can!’ video series during Bioeconomy Ireland Week
Teagasc’s ‘Plant-Based Protein: Yes, You Can!’ video series during Bioeconomy Ireland Week As part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, Teagasc has taken the lead in producing a series of enlightening videos aimed at dispelling myths surrounding the development of plant-based proteins. These videos also shed light on the various aspects that must be […]
21 October 2023
New chainsaw safety video launched
New chainsaw safety video launched A new chainsaw safety video launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD has been designed to educate users with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate chainsaws effectively and safely. Speaking […]
19 October 2023