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Is rural Ireland really dying? What the facts and figures tell us
Is rural Ireland really dying? What the facts and figures tell us The question of whether rural Ireland is dying or not is complicated, and requires nuanced geographic analysis. Josh O’Driscoll, Frank Crowley, Justin Doran, Mary O’Shaughnessy, UCC; and David Meredith and Jesko Zimmermann, Teagasc, examined this in more detail in a […]
20 November 2024
Agenda for Teagasc National Dairy Conference revealed
Agenda for Teagasc National Dairy Conference revealed The Teagasc National Dairy Conference will take place at Limerick Racecourse in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick on Wednesday, 27 November. In the build up to the event, we take a closer look at the agenda for the day. The theme of the conference is ‘Robust Dairying […]
19 November 2024
Market update: High lamb prices and positive outlook
Market update: High lamb prices and positive outlook Sheep Sector Manager at Bord Bia, Seamus McMenamin joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to provide an update on market conditions. Along with discussing the current trade and what’s driving prices, projected numbers and how they might impact the trade for the […]
19 November 2024
Blight, seed supply and future market trends on the agenda at the National Potato Conference
Blight, seed supply and future market trends on the agenda at the National Potato Conference The National Potato Conference – an event organised by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) – will take place on Thursday, November 21. Centring on the theme of ‘Potatoes – Looking to the Future’, […]
19 November 2024
ACRES pointing the way for upland improvements
ACRES pointing the way for upland improvements ACRES – the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme – is aiding in identifying the ecological and hydrological integrity, and threats and pressures facing Ireland’s uplands. Speaking from the recent Uplands Symposium – an event jointly organised by Teagasc and CAFRE – John Muldowney, Principal Officer at […]
19 November 2024
Listen: Get the basics right during the dry cow period
Listen: Get the basics right during the dry cow period Dr Aisling Claffey, Teagasc Ruminant Nutritionist, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the important practices to remember when it comes to the upcoming dry cow period. Aisling discusses the importance of assessing body condition of the herd, timely […]
18 November 2024
Considerations for drying off all cows this December
Considerations for drying off all cows this December Although there is the temptation to milk on given the current milk price, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Martina Gormley shares some considerations dairy farmers have to bear in mind if opting for such an approach. With the current milk price, the temptation for some […]
18 November 2024
Exploring Farm Diversification: Organic Farming and Forestry
Exploring Farm Diversification: Organic Farming and Forestry Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, explains how farm diversification through options like organic farming and forestry offers Irish farmers a sustainable way to boost income, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the resilience of their businesses. Organic Farming Organic farming presents a diversification opportunity […]
18 November 2024
10 Things to Know About… Food Security
10 Things to Know About… Food Security On Monday night’s episode of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Teagasc scientists feature in an episode on Food Security. This episode explores the challenges of growing food in Ireland amidst extreme weather and global instability. From late-planted crops to the war in […]
18 November 2024
Spring 2025 Food Industry Development Training Courses
Spring 2025 Food Industry Development Training Courses Discover a range of upcoming training courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge in the food and beverage sector. Introduction to New Product Development For the Food and Beverage Sector Whether you are new to food innovation/new product development or want to improve your pipeline […]
18 November 2024