Rural Economy
National Farm Survey 2019 Sustainability Report
National Farm Survey 2019 Sustainability Report 0 Type Report This report considers Irish agricultural production (and its component farm systems) in terms of its economic, environmental and social sustainability. Additionally, it evaluates Irish farmers’ adoption of innovations, which will be central in driving the sector towards increased sustainability as well as productivity. Download […]
3 November 2020
Snail Farming – Alternative Enterprise for Farmers
Snail Farming – Alternative Enterprise for Farmers Type Media Article Eddie Webb, B&T Soil & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Heliculture commonly known as snail farming is the process of raising edible snails. Snail farming is a niche farming concept which has evolved here in recent years. They are currently over 35 farms […]
30 October 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar – Solar Photovoltaic (PV) – Questions for solar developers
Farm Business Options Webinar – Solar Photovoltaic (PV) – Questions for solar developers Type Event Proceeding The third webinar in the Farm Business Options Series took place on Tuesday, 27 October. Webinar host, Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist was joined by James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist; James Staines, […]
28 October 2020
On Feirm Ground – Wellbeing for farmers
On Feirm Ground – Wellbeing for farmers Type Report Farmers in Ireland experience a disproportionate burden of health problems. This comes at a great cost to themselves, their families and to their livelihoods. Traditionally, farmers have tended to prioritise the welfare of their farms over their own health needs. This report’s findings, […]
21 October 2020
Teagasc Annual Report 2019
Teagasc Annual Report 2019 Type Report Teagasc Annual Report 2019 & Financial Statements Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc Annual Report 2019 (PDF) Teagasc Annual Report 2019 Irish (PDF) Teagasc Annual Report 2019 Presentation (PDF)
21 October 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar: Steps towards an on farm diversification
Farm Business Options Webinar: Steps towards an on farm diversification Type Event Proceeding The second webinar in the Farm Business Options Series took place on Tuesday, 20 October. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist was joined by Allen McAdam, CEO, MCA Consulting to discuss the steps towards an on farm diversification. […]
20 October 2020
Farm Business Options Webinar: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH)
Farm Business Options Webinar: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) Type Event Proceeding The first webinar in the Farm Business Options Series took place on Tuesday, 13 October. Host Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist was joined by Ray Langton, SSRH Programme Manager, SEAI & Sean Finan, CEO, Irish […]
14 October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020 Type Magazine Could dairying be the right choice for you? Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Winter fodder- have you enough (PDF) Dairying – Could dairying be the right choice for you (PDF) Dairying – Serious about getting into dairying – this course is right for you (PDF) Beef […]
28 August 2020
Farming for Nature – Locally Led Agri-Environmental Schemes proving popular with Farmers
Farming for Nature – Locally Led Agri-Environmental Schemes proving popular with Farmers Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare The Owenriff Catchment with the Maumturk and Twelve Bens Mountain ranges in the background. There are a number of Locally Led Agri Environmental Schemes that have launched in the […]
14 August 2020
Jessy’s Smart Kids August 2020
Jessy’s Smart Kids August 2020 0 Type Newsletter Farm-safe fun with Jessy – Agrikids Activity Booklet Download Publication (PDF) Farm-Safe Fun with Jessy Harvest time Pesticides Crack the code
5 August 2020