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Support for Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya to upgrade dairy facilities
Support for Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya to upgrade dairy facilities The Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya, a sister college of Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co. Galway, has been provided capital funding to support the update of its dairy facilities. Made available through the FBD Trust, the funding will create the opportunity […]
18 August 2023
Teagasc students compete in Agro Challenge in Slovakia
Teagasc students compete in Agro Challenge in Slovakia Students Ellen Doherty and Conor Farrell, both attending Kildalton Agricultural College, and Wayne Smith and Rosie O’Brien, students in Gurteen College, are flying the Teagasc flag at the sixth Agro Challenge taking place in Nitra, Slovakia from August 15th to 18th. The first time […]
17 August 2023
New Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
New Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme The Farm Manager Apprenticeship is for anyone who wishes to pursue a managerial career in the agricultural sector or existing personnel employed on farms to progress with their existing educational qualifications. The programme will provide the person with the latest research and best practice management knowledge to successfully […]
15 August 2023
Major international farm safety and farmer health conference to be held in Ireland
Major international farm safety and farmer health conference to be held in Ireland Teagasc will host a major international conference on farm safety and farmer wellbeing from August 23rd to August 25th 2023 at Teagasc Research and Innovation Centre, Dunsany, Grange, Co. Meath and Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15. The conference has attracted […]
14 August 2023
Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced
Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced Winners highlight benefits of implementing sustainability practices. The winners of the inaugural Sustainable Farmer Awards, a partnership between the FBD National Livestock Show, Bord Bia, Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal were presented with their prizes by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. […]
14 August 2023
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, taking place this Sunday, August 13th, features a new addition with the establishment of a Sustainable Livestock Village. A collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, Bord Bia, ICBF, Animal Health […]
10 August 2023
New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available
0 New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available Are you Interested in an Apprenticeship in Horticulture? The Launch of the new Horticulture apprenticeship programme may be for you! Covering a range of different streams such as Fruit, Garden and Parks, Garden Centres Landscaping, Nursery and Vegetables. A new Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme has been developed for […]
9 August 2023
Have you a Will made?
Have you a Will made? Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor, discusses the importance of having a plan in place for the future. “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”. A quote made famous by Samuel Langhorne Clemens best known by his pen name […]
29 July 2023
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses Learn about a variety of Courses available this Autumn related to the Food and Beverage sector. From New Product Development and Butchering to Cheese Making and Microbiology. Management of New Product Development Innovation and the development of new products is essential to the success and profitability […]
28 July 2023
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, tells us; a key component of building and maintaining soil fertility in organic farming is an available supply of organic nutrient sources. For example, farm manures will supply valuable major and minor nutrients to supply annual crop requirements and help replenish soil […]
28 July 2023