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Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate
Caution with slurry – evacuate, ventilate, agitate A challenging start to 2024 has resulted in the agitation and spreading of slurry being delayed on many farmers, leaving farmers and contractors with a backlog to work through. But before attempting to agitate, make yourself aware of the risks. Handling slurry is one of […]
26 April 2024
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project
Nurturing social inclusion through urban agriculture: Overview of Erasmus+ NATURE Project At a recent Teaching, Training and Learning Event held in Bologna, Italy, staff from Teagasc and the BIA Innovator Campus, Athenry, showcased a set of educational modules designed for trainers and workers in the fields of urban agriculture and the green […]
24 April 2024
Scholarship programme to drive innovation in food and agri sector
Scholarship programme to drive innovation in food and agri sector University College Dublin (UCD) today announced that applications are now open for a new food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship training programme, commencing this September, to be delivered by the university in partnership with Teagasc. There are only 15 places available on […]
22 April 2024
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research
Teagasc researchers awarded funding for sustainable agriculture research Two Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding as part of the European Green ERAHUB, which supports research into sustainable agriculture and food systems. The Green ERAHUB (GEH) research initiative aims to provide information, communication, cooperation, networking and joint transnational funding in the agri-food and […]
16 April 2024
Options to complete the green cert
Options to complete the green cert Teagasc offers a wide range of courses for those embarking on their journey into agricultural education, including the ‘green cert’ – the umbrella term referring to a number of courses associated with qualifying farmers for the various Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine or Revenue schemes. […]
15 April 2024
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue
Crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage pressures continue The convening of the National Fodder and Feed Security Committee on April 9 heard that pressures relating to spring crop establishments, silage supplies and slurry storage are continuing to create significant challenges at farm level. Addressing the committee, Michael Hennessy, Teagasc Head of […]
13 April 2024
Prof. David Kenny appointed as President of the British Society of Animal Science
Prof. David Kenny appointed as President of the British Society of Animal Science Professor David Kenny has been appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), marking a significant milestone as only the second president based in the Republic of Ireland. Prof. Kenny follows in the footsteps of Dr Jim […]
10 April 2024
Maintaining positive wellbeing during this challenging spring weather
0 Maintaining positive wellbeing during this challenging spring weather Finola Colgan, Development Officer at Mental Health Ireland, and Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, give advice on maintaining positive wellbeing during this challenging spring weather. The ongoing wet weather and poor forecast is creating many additional challenges for farmers. Ground conditions […]
9 April 2024
Watch: Sharing their experiences of new apprenticeship programmes
0 Watch: Sharing their experiences of new apprenticeship programmes Teagasc launched land-based apprenticeships in partnership with SOLAS last year, with four two-year apprenticeships currently available. In this article, some of the current apprentices and their employers share their personal journeys and learning experiences to date. Horticulturist Apprenticeship Conor Comerford is completing a Horticulturist […]
1 April 2024
Coming out of its shell
Coming out of its shell Shell waste from commercial fishing has long been an untapped resource, but new research suggests it could have great potential for industrial packaging applications. The world’s population is swiftly increasing; urbanisation and improvements in economic status are leading to concerns that people’s dietetic patterns are shifting and […]
31 March 2024