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BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing

BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing New research funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been presented today, Tuesday 18 June, at the 2024 BeSafe Conference in Teagasc Ashtown by Dr. Diana Van Doorn, Teagasc Post-Doctoral Scholar (Safe Habitus) that explores the impact of stress […]
18 June 2024

Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced

Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced Following a ceremony in Iveagh House on June 13, John O’Grady has been announced the Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee for 2024-2025. The Fulbright bilateral exchange programme has facilitated academic and cultural exchanges and strengthened Ireland-U.S. relations since 1957. The programme has a reputation for selecting exceptional candidates from across Ireland. Academics, […]
17 June 2024

Upcoming Teagasc Events June 2024

Upcoming Teagasc Events June 2024 Teagasc will host a range of informative events over the coming weeks. BeSafe Conference Join us on 18 June 2024, 9am – 11:30am, at Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15. Eircode: D15 DY05 This seminar brings together two pieces of recently completed work that provides […]
16 June 2024

From house guests to farm pests: The hidden impact of Daddy Long-Legs on agriculture

From house guests to farm pests: The hidden impact of Daddy Long-Legs on agriculture Have you ever noticed the delicate, spindly-legged insects known as ‘Daddy Long-Legs’ fluttering around your home? Scientifically known as Tipula paludosa, or crane flies, these insects might seem harmless indoors, but Science Communication and Engagement Officer at Teagasc, […]
16 June 2024

International Men’s Health Week – Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety

International Men’s Health Week – Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety Teagasc supports measures to assist farmers to gain and maintain their health through its national occupational health and safety programme. In particular, Teagasc supports International Men’s Health Week (MHW), which is taking place this week up to Father’s Day on Sunday […]
12 June 2024

Teagasc publishes Research Impact Highlights in 2023

Teagasc publishes Research Impact Highlights in 2023 Teagasc has highlighted the impact of some of its research in a new publication – Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2023. In any given year, the impact of Teagasc research is a combination of the continuing impact of past research and the new impact of […]
11 June 2024

Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick

Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick Last week, Teagasc partnered with ESB Science Blast to deliver a successful, engaging three-day event at the University of Limerick, Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer, Aoife Quinn, Marketing Intern and Alex Oltean, Multimedia Intern, told us more. Last week […]
30 May 2024

Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research

Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research Teagasc researchers, Dr Louise McNamara and Dr Orla O’Sullivan have been awarded funding as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme in the respective areas of research in BYDV and the gut microbiome. Dr McNamara’s project ‘Elevate: Epidemiology of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus […]
29 May 2024

Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal

Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal This project, a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc, funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), highlights the importance of generational renewal for the sustainability of agriculture in Ireland. Sustainable generational renewal programmes necessitate a dual focus. They require […]
27 May 2024

On farm with Danny Doyle, Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year

On farm with Danny Doyle, Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Hailing from a large scale tillage operation in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Danny Doyle was crowned the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2023 award last evening, May 21. Farming full time with his father and uncle, Lullymore Farm specialises […]
22 May 2024