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Value of native grains showcased
Representatives from the Teagasc Crops Department are telling the good story of native Irish grain, be it for inclusion in animal diets or its low carbon footprint, at this week’s National Ploughing Championships.
16 September 2026
‘Busy bees’ at the National Ploughing Championships
Are you interested in beekeeping or have questions on bee health, hive management or sustainable beekeeping. If so, then call to the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships.
16 September 2026
IRMPA launches as a national voice for Ireland’s research management profession
A new association, the Irish Research Managers and Professionals Association (IRMPA) has been formally launched as the national professional association for research managers and professionals in Ireland.
14 September 2026
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
The countdown is on to the National Ploughing Championships, taking place from September 15-17 at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
12 September 2026
Women in Agriculture: 80% of farm successors are male
Over the past three decades, there has been little growth in the number of female farm holders in Ireland and, where a successor to a farm has been identified, 80% are male.
7 September 2026
Valerie Farrell appointed as Teagasc Chief Operations Officer
The Teagasc Authority has approved the appointment of Valerie Farrell as Chief Operations Officer in Teagasc. In this role, she will lead the Operations Directorate and will have responsibility for the finance, human resources, corporate services, business delivery and ICT departments, as well as Authority Affairs and serving as Secretary to the Teagasc Authority.
3 September 2026
‘Leading voice’ in agricultural and environmental science honoured at UCD
In recognition of her groundbreaking research and exceptional contributions to Irish agriculture, environmental governance and public policy, Marie Sherwood has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science from University College Dublin.
1 September 2026
VistaMilk Launches New AgriTech Test-Bed Facility to Accelerate Innovation from Concept to Deployment
VistaMilk Explore gives innovators and businesses direct access to agricultural research expertise.
31 August 2026
Minister Heydon meets farm organisations on the impact on farming of prolonged dry weather
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today, August 18, convened a meeting with Teagasc and the main farm organisations to discuss the impact of the prolonged dry weather on farming.
18 August 2026
ECHO Brings Innovative Equine Health Event to the Irish National Stud
Equine owners, breeders, trainers, riding instructors, veterinary professionals, students and anyone with an interest in improving equine health will have a unique opportunity on Friday, 11th September to explore how nutrition, gut health and behaviour interact in the modern horse.
17 August 2026