Knowledge Transfer Directorate
‘Developing Rural Ireland’ – A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services – Official Launch
‘Developing Rural Ireland’ – A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services – Official Launch 0 Type Book Developing Rural Ireland is a history of the Irish agricultural advisory services. The book written by Dr. Mícheál Ó Fathartaigh documents the important role of the advisory services in rural Ireland from the early 1900s […]
3 September 2021
Official Launch of ‘A Man with a Mission’ Dr. Tom Walsh
Official Launch of ‘A Man with a Mission’ Dr. Tom Walsh Type Event Proceeding A new book has been published which documents the life and times of one of Ireland’s most distinguished agricultural scientists, Dr. Tom Walsh, the first Director of An Foras Taluntais (AFT), the predecessor of Teagasc. The authors, Dr. […]
26 July 2021
Opening Statement on Teagasc Education and Training to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food and the Marine
Opening Statement on Teagasc Education and Training to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food and the Marine Type Submission Teagasc is the primary provider of accredited further (vocational) education and training (FET) for the agricultural sector. Total annual participation levels for Teagasc further education and Teagasc linked higher education programmes have ranged […]
26 May 2021
Today’s Farm March/April 2021
Today’s Farm March/April 2021 0 Type Magazine Q and A with new Teagasc Head of Knowledge Transfer Stan Lalor Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Upcoming Events (PDF) Q and A with new Teagasc Head of Knowledge Transfer (PDF) Dairying – The best system of milk production (PDF) Dairying – Managing late calvers (PDF) Beef – The BVD Eradication […]
5 March 2021
Teagasc/SRUC Virtual Conference 2021
Teagasc/SRUC Virtual Conference 2021 Type Event Proceeding The role of digital in securing a green rural economy was the focus of a joint virtual conference, held by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Teagasc, which took place on Tuesday, 9th February. The virtual conference was the third in a series of annual events. […]
15 February 2021
Today’s Farm January/February 2021
Today’s Farm January/February 2021 Type Magazine Getting ready for grass Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Dairying – Cleanliness key to calfcare (PDF) Dairying – Making a success of contract heifer rearing (PDF) Sheep – Designing a sheep handling unit (PDF) Sheep – Top 10 tips for an easier lambing season (PDF) PastureBase – Top management in Tipp (PDF) […]
13 January 2021
Walsh Scholars: The Next Generation
Walsh Scholars: The Next Generation 0 Type Event Proceeding A public showcase of Teagasc’s leading postgraduate agri-food research which took place online on Thursday, 5 November 2020. The Walsh Scholarships Programme’s mission is to provide the sector with a pipeline of talent, ‘the next generation’ of leaders in agri-food research, advisory and education. […]
6 November 2020
Today’s Farm November/December 2020
Today’s Farm November/December 2020 0 Type Magazine Discussion groups: Buzzing about biodiversity Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Selective dry cow therapy (PDF) Dairying – Calf housing- are you ready (PDF) Sheep – Two systems- one aim- BETTER sheep performance (PDF) Beef – Beef farming – what should success look like (PDF) Farm Management – […]
3 November 2020
Today’s Farm May/June 2020
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30 April 2020
The Discussion Group Facilitator’s Handbook
The Discussion Group Facilitator’s Handbook 0 Type Book Participatory methods are now recognised as one of the best ways to promote knowledge uptake and practice change among farmers. The approach builds on the knowledge within a group of farmers and encourages peer-to-peer learning. Farmer discussion groups are proven to be an effective method […]
4 March 2020