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Watch: Safely managing on-farm construction and farm maintenance projects
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today, September 2, launched a two-week nationwide inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings.
02 September 2024
Industry experts to share insights through Farming Health and Safety Webinars
A series of on-line European Webinars on farm health and safety topics will take place from Tuesday, September 3 to Wednesday, September 11. Some topics of note include: stress in farming; understanding EU farm injury data; and keeping children safe.
02 September 2024
Farm Safety - Addressing Risks in Irish Agriculture
Leah Sheridan, Teagasc Ballinrobe and ATU Galway, highlights the high fatality rates and persistent safety risks in the Irish agriculture sector, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures.
28 August 2024
Equine health: Don’t overlook forage and bedding quality
Equine producers were reminded to assess forage and bedding hygiene, and provide suitable storage facilities, through a video produced as part of the 10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health series.
26 August 2024
Discipline with quarantine - Sarah Ennis’ approach
Sarah Ennis, trainer, coach and established five-star event rider, follows a disciplined approach to quarantining her returning horses, as failing to do so could impact her string’s future plans and targets.
22 August 2024
Farmland Biodiversity Event at Birr Castle Demesne
Teagasc, in collaboration with The Heritage Council, is delighted to host a Farmland Biodiversity Event on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly.
22 August 2024
‘If we don’t achieve a good clean environment, we don’t train winners’
Equine industry ambassadors have shared words of wisdom as part of the 10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health video series. One such ambassador is David Roche, Assistant Trainer at record-breaking Henry De Bromhead Racing.
20 August 2024
‘10 Practical Steps to Protect Equine Health’ Video Series Launched
Teagasc, The Irish Equine Centre, and University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine joined forces with industry ambassadors to provide 10 practical steps to protecting the health of all equines in the national herd, illustrated using 10 short videos.
16 August 2024
Short courses in equine breeding, foaling and neonatal health available
Equine Specialists at Teagasc will host two short courses over the months of October and November. Offered in a blended learning format, the courses will centre on equine breeding and reproduction, and equine foaling and neonatal health.
12 August 2024
Minister Heydon Launches Positive Mental Health Guidance for Farming Community
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D., recently launched the joint Mental Health Ireland/Teagasc leaflet ‘Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community’
10 August 2024
Strong Teagasc presence planned at Tullamore Show
Whether your query relates to reducing your farm’s carbon footprint, organics, forestry, water quality or diversification, Teagasc staff will be on site at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, tomorrow, August 11.
10 August 2024
Organic Farming Principles Course available
The 25-hour QQI Level 5 Organic Farming Principles course is required for farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme, covering organic standards, sustainable practices, and economic evaluation, with upcoming sessions starting in August and September at various locations.
09 August 2024
Employment deployment
Studying employment practices on farms will allow for the development of tailored support and training, helping farmers offer more attractive employment opportunities.
04 August 2024
SunSmart for farmers
Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of the disease. Yet there over 11,000 cases diagnosed annually in Ireland and that figure is rising. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, discusses how to protect yourself against the dangers of sun exposure.
31 July 2024
Signpost Series: Calf welfare and TAMS supports
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation, was joined by Stephanie Ronan and Dr Robert Leonard, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), to discuss calf welfare and TAMS supports.
27 July 2024
Look after your health: Are you fit to farm?
One of this year’s Farm Safety Week topics focuses on the question: ‘Are you fit to farm?’ This topic seeks to highlight the importance of taking time out to maintain good health and wellbeing, Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us more.
26 July 2024
The hidden dangers of working outdoors
As ‘the great outdoors - the hidden dangers of working outdoors’ is one of the themes being highlighted over Farm Safety Week, Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us of the many types of hazards farmers are exposed to.
25 July 2024
‘For every accident there can be about 10 near misses’
Day two of Farm Safety Week, an initiative organised by the IFA Family & Social Affairs Committee and supported by Teagasc, aims to promote awareness of the near misses occurring on farms and to encourage farmers to learn from their mistakes.
23 July 2024
Teagasc supports Farm Safety Week 2024
Farm Safety Week is an opportune time to review safety standards and practices on your farm. As part of its Farm Health and Safety Programme, Teagasc will support this initiative again this year.
22 July 2024
Farm Diversification and Innovation - What are your Options?
Joanne Masterson, Teagasc Business & Technology Drystock Advisor, tells us that many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification, and talks about the options available.
20 July 2024
Funding awarded to increase AgNav scope
Plans to include sheep, poultry, pigs, tillage and horticulture in AgNav have been given a boost following the provision of funding under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s 2023 Thematic Research Call.
15 July 2024
Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Teagasc Partnering for Success
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Teagasc are delighted to announce a new partnership to further enhance support for seafood companies, particularly in the area of food innovation and the bio-economy.
12 July 2024
Growing Organics: Sucklers, sheep and tillage in Donegal
Cathal McCauley, Teagasc Organics Advisor, shares insights from John Hamilton’s farm in Co. Donegal, the host of a recent Growing Organics farm walk and home to a suckler, sheep and tillage enterprise.
12 July 2024
World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) International Young Breeders (IYB) World Championships 2024 Results
142 competitors aged 16-26 years of age, representing numerous studbooks, gathered at Martofte in Denmark for the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) International Young Breeders (IYB) World Championships.
10 July 2024
Positive mental health guidance for the farming community
A recently published leaflet ‘Sowing Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community’ aims to raise awareness about mental health issues in farming.
09 July 2024
Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants open to applications
The 2024 Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme is now open. To be eligible for a student grant, you must be entering an approved full-time course in Teagasc.
07 July 2024
New manager appointed in Teagasc Roscommon/Longford Advisory Region
Gabriel Trayers has been appointed as Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager in the Roscommon and Longford region. The appointment was approved at the Teagasc Authority meeting today, Wednesday, July 3.
03 July 2024
Collaborative partnership to enhance agricultural training and learner support services
A ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner support services for agricultural learners has been announced.
01 July 2024
5 of the main concerns raised by farmers this spring
Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, briefly addresses the main queries raised by his clients over recent months, focusing on weather-related queries, nitrates, scheme work and succession planning.
30 June 2024
Irish farmers' mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour explored in FarMHealth study
Research has found that a lack of awareness of the symptoms of mental ill health, social stigma, self-stigmatisation, rural masculine norms and poor social support are barriers that prevent farmers from seeking help from mental health services.
29 June 2024