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Numbers needed for Farm Apprenticeship Programme
The next Farm Technician Apprenticeship Course (Level 6) is due to commence on September 29th, Head of Knowledge Transfer, Pig Development Department, Ciaran Carroll tells us more on how to secure your place.
19 September 2025

‘Forests have a critical and lasting influence across generations’
Supports have been made available to make sure that the opportunities are there for anyone with suitable land to plant trees and establish new forests.
19 September 2025

Deadline to declare fertiliser closing stocks and ANC payments roll
Farmers are reminded of two significant announcements made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. this week relating to closing stocks of fertiliser and the commencement of payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme.
19 September 2025

Is rye worth considering this year?
This year’s Crops Forum focused on rye and its potential on tillage and pig farms with Dr. Richie Hackett from Oak Park, Teagasc, delivering the keynote talk.
18 September 2025

Open days, entry requirements and course options – visit Teagasc Education at the ‘Ploughing’
Are you interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or the land-based sector? Then a visit to the Teagasc Education exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships is a must.
18 September 2025

PhD research partnership to support generational renewal on Irish dairy farms
FRS Co-Op and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre have signed a new collaboration agreement to support a PhD doctorate to investigate employment dynamics in Irish dairy farming with a focus on people, productivity, technology and generational renewal.
18 September 2025

Soil sampling on tillage farms – getting it right
The post-harvest period is the ideal time to look at the health of your soils in tillage systems. With yield patterns still fresh in your mind, you can assess whether problems are linked to soil structure or fertility, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan tells us more.
18 September 2025

Teagasc Crops Forum ‘Protecting yields and adding value’
The Teagasc Crops Forum took place on Wednesday, 10th September, at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The event brought together researchers, specialists, and industry representatives to discuss the latest agronomy issues and the potential role of rye in Irish tillage systems.
18 September 2025

Ploughing 2025: Breeding a balanced suckler cow
Visitors to Teagasc’s beef exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships will see first-hand how to breed a balanced suckler cow.
17 September 2025

The Science Beneath Our Feet: Teagasc Climate Centre Research Driving Sustainable Agriculture
At Ploughing25, the Teagasc Climate Centre is showcasing how its research is supporting the Irish agriculture sector to meet its commitments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Muireann Egan tells us more.
17 September 2025