Teagasc at the Tullamore Show

The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show takes place on Sunday, 10 August in Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Teagasc will be present in various areas across the event, please see details below.

Teagasc Advisory at the Tullamore Show

The focus of the Advisory stand at this year’s Tullamore Show is on food production. The advisory staff will be on hand to answer any queries on the advice, training and broad range of supports Teagasc provides.

Teagasc Forestry at the Tullamore Show

The dedicated Forest and Energy Section has been a popular attraction in the show since 2005 and has been coordinated by the Teagasc Forestry Development Department.

Teagasc forestry advisors will be on hand to discuss all aspects of forestry especially in relation to forest creation and management of existing forests. Teagasc research staff will also be there to discuss the important applied projects that they are currently undertaking. On the day, there will be plenty of opportunities to engage with Teagasc, on its dedicated stand and explore the many interactive props and information boards that will be on display.

The forest industry will be strongly represented with companies from the afforestation, management, harvesting and products sectors. The Renewable Energy sector will also be well represented by companies from the biomass, renewable heating and solar energy sectors.

The Forestry and Energy Section will be located on rows W & X.

Sustainable Livestock Village

The Sustainable Livestock Village will see key agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Teagasc, Bord Bia, ICBF, Animal Health Ireland, Meat industry Ireland and Dairy Industry Ireland working together to deliver clear, practical advice to farmers in relation to sustainability practices that can be adopted on their farm and highlight the supports available.

Find out more about the Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show here