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Young Breeder Training 2025 is Underway

Passionate about horses? Join The Young Breeders Programme to learn from experts and connect with like-minded peers.
26 March 2025

Planning to build?

Farmers and farm building contractors are invited to attend one of a series of Farm Buildings Seminars this April.
24 March 2025

Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry

The Industrial Hemp Conference, hosted by Teagasc and Textile Composites International, brought together a diverse group of experts, farmers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of industrial hemp in Ireland’s agriculture and industry. Barry Caslin, tells us more.
23 March 2025

Reducing stress on your farm in 2025

Planning your workload is key to reduce stress and make life easier during busy periods on your farm. Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, shares five areas farmers should focus on to help reduce stress over 2025.
22 March 2025

Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families

The FarmFaMHealth team at Dublin City University (DCU), in collaboration with Teagasc, is conducting a survey to investigate the mental wellbeing of Irish farm families.
18 March 2025

5 ways viruses can help plants

Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm Article, Marta Niedzicka identified 5 ways viruses can help plants.
18 March 2025

Cork and Kildare students awarded Dairygold bursaries at UCC

UCC students Sarah Shannon, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, and Katy Halpin, Colbinstown, Co. Kildare, have been awarded the 2025 Dairygold Co-Operative Society bursary for 2025.
11 March 2025

Teagasc brings food and farming science to students at ESB Science Blast

Teagasc was proud to again play a key role in this year’s ESB Science Blast 2025. Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication & Engagement officer, tells us more about welcoming thousands of enthusiastic primary school students & their teachers to engage with cutting-edge agricultural & food research.
06 March 2025

Changes to the nitrates regulations… Again!

The mid-term review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) has introduced 10 new requirements to the Good Agricultural Practice regulations, Specialist on the Agricultural Catchments Programme, Eddie Burgess tells us more.
06 March 2025

National cattle herd down 3.3% in December 2024

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the Irish national cattle herd was 3.3% or 217,700 head lower in December 2024 when compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Reductions were also recorded in the national pig herd and sheep flock.
04 March 2025

Protect our birds: No hedge cutting in nesting season

Hedges are essential for many bird species. They offer food, shelter, and nesting sites. Cutting hedges at the wrong time can harm birds and their young. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, tells us more.
03 March 2025

European Advisers meet in Galway

The general assembly for EUFRAS was held last week on the 19th and 20th February in Galway. EUFRAS (European Forum for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services) was set up in 2013 with the aim of strengthening agricultural advisory connections across Europe.
02 March 2025

Stop Food Waste Day 2025

March 1st is National Stop Food Waste Day. Download the Stop Food Waste Pocket Guide to learn simple ways to reduce food waste, save money, and help the environment. Small changes can make a big difference!
01 March 2025

Organics training courses taking registrations now

Gain essential skills and knowledge to meet organic standards on the 25 Hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course.
01 March 2025

Beware of cows with calves

A farm safety re-enactment drama focused on highlighting the dangers associated with cows and calves took place at Beef2024 Open Day in Teagasc Grange, Francis Bligh tells us more.
28 February 2025

New Teagasc Cattle Specialist Appointed

David Argue has been appointed as a Teagasc Cattle Specialist based at Teagasc Ballyhaise and will cover the North East of the country.
27 February 2025

Find out more about Agriculture, Horticulture, Equine and Forestry Courses

The four Teagasc colleges and the three private agricultural colleges are holding a series of open days during March for prospective students, their families and career guidance teachers.
27 February 2025

Industrial Hemp Conference sets stage for potential growth in Irish agriculture

Teagasc and Textiles Composites International will host the Industrial Hemp Conference at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin.
25 February 2025

4,000 students expected at Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk series

Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk series is set to kick off next Wednesday, February 26, providing second level students with the opportunity for hands-on learning on farms nationally.
23 February 2025

Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS

Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS).
19 February 2025

Host Farm Placements proving valuable to Kildalton College students

Placement is a win-win for both the student and farmer, writes Declan Byrne, College Teacher/Placement Officer, Teagasc Kildalton College, who shares how it’s shaping students for their future careers.
18 February 2025

Clonakilty victorious at 2025 Colleges Challenges Day

Eight teams from agricultural, equine and horticultural colleges gathered in Clonakilty Agricultural College on Wednesday, February 12 for the 2025 Macra and Teagasc Colleges Challenges Day.
17 February 2025

A celebration of Women and Girls in Science

Today, February 11, Teagasc is celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
11 February 2025

Key points for spreading protected urea

The ability to spread protected urea and the accuracy of applications were the topics of much debate over 2024. Before the fertiliser spreading season commences, Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park, shares some key tips to improve accuracy.
03 February 2025

The Green Cert benefits

Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, look at the benefits that flow from having completed the Green Cert.
02 February 2025

Stay safe around fallen wires

After storms, fallen electricity wires can be deadly. Always assume they are live and dangerous. Do not go near them.
30 January 2025

New Teagasc Advisory Strategy

A new Teagasc Advisory Strategy is being piloted in two of its advisory regions from January this year.
29 January 2025

Organic Farming 25 Hour Course

Gain essential skills and knowledge to meet organic standards on the 25 Hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course.
28 January 2025

New enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage included in TAMS 3

A new addition to tranche 6 of TAMS 3 means farmers can now apply for enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage investments.
28 January 2025

One in three farmers are over 65

Ireland’s aging farming population, and a decline in young farmers entering the sector over recent decades, has the potential to pose challenges to the future sustainability and resilience of agriculture going forward.
28 January 2025