Rural Economy
Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland
Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland Type Event Proceeding Teagasc, in association with TCI (Textile & Composite Industries PTY Limited), Victoria, Australia hosted a conference focusing on Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland on Thursday, 27th February 2025 from in Teagasc Ashtown Food Research […]
19 March 2025
DAFM confirms changes to Nitrates Regulations
The intensification of the agricultural sector in Ireland has resulted in economic benefits while also creating environmental challenges.
18 March 2025
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector
Feasibility Study on Producer Organisations in the Irish Organic Sector Type Report A Teagasc commissioned feasibility study to evaluate the potential role of Producer Organisations (POs) in enhancing and supporting the Irish organic agricultural sector Download Publication (PDF) The organic sector in Ireland is growing, with ambitious EU and national targets requiring […]
14 March 2025
Reducing Stress on your Farm in 2025
Reducing Stress on your Farm in 2025 0 Type Media Article By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The farmer is a very important person on any farm, therefore it is important that we get a health check done regularly. Farmers are very good at looking after their animals but very often […]
4 March 2025
The Green Cert – What’s the Point?
The Green Cert – What’s the Point? Type Media Article By Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Green Cert, formally known as the Certificate in Agriculture, is an important qualification for those who will be taking over farms in the coming years. There are a number of benefits that flow from […]
20 January 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations Type Media Article By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the New Year begins, slurry spreading will be on the minds of many farmers over the coming weeks. Farmers in Co. Galway and Co. Clare (Zone B) will be […]
14 January 2025
Retention and Conservation of Traditional Farm Buildings on Mayo Farm
The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme was established in 2008 by the Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
9 December 2024
ACRES Update – Priority Actions
ACRES Update – Priority Actions 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As is the case with most things in life, things are usually fine until they are not. This seems to be particularly the case with ACRES 1 and 2. These schemes are still basically new schemes […]
9 December 2024
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options 0 Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. […]
6 December 2024
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them?
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them? 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris A question I ask many farmers nowadays when they call to my office is ‘have you soil samples taken?’ In many cases the answer I receive is ‘No I don’t need any’. Sadly this […]
6 December 2024