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Dairy farmers select their top five time savers
Dairy farmers were asked to select their top five time savers at the Moorepark Open Day, Marion Beecher, Bernadette O’Brien and Conor Hogan tell us more.
23 September 2023
Why choose a Teagasc course?
Teagasc is unrivalled in the depth of knowledge and expertise it can draw on to support your education. Our education courses offer a hands on environment, real life experience and meet the 'trained farmer' requirements. Learn more on the benefits of studying with Teagasc in this article.
23 September 2023
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships
Today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research centres.
21 September 2023
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services
The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory digital Innovation tools Realised and Shared) project is a €7million EU funded H2020 project being led by Teagasc, bringing together 22 partners from 15 countries across Europe. We found out more at the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2023
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded
On Feírm Ground 2, an expanded programme to raise awareness and to support farmer health and wellbeing, was launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
20 September 2023
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
With an overall theme of ‘Science Supporting Farmers’, the Teagasc presence at the National Ploughing Championships is larger than ever this year. Exhibits will address every aspect of your farm business.
19 September 2023
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online
The facility for declaring ‘closing stock’ of fertiliser on the National Fertiliser Database is now available online, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D has confirmed.
18 September 2023
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Mr Martin Heydon TD, launched a video ‘Farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots’ in Teagasc, Athenry yesterday.
15 September 2023
'Save the Dates’ – Upcoming Teagasc Events
Teagasc has a wide variety of events & conferences taking place this autumn. These range from our presence at the National Ploughing Championships to the Poultry Broiler Conference, College Open Days & the popular Transferring the Family Farm Clinics.
12 September 2023
Young breeder autumn activities
Find out about upcoming young breeder events open to those aged 14-30 years of age.
09 September 2023
Supporting farmers to take immediate farm safety actions
Mohammad Mohammadrezaei, David Meredith, and John McNamara discuss findings from the BeSafe Project and how farmers can play a significant role in designing farm safety interventions.
06 September 2023
Equine autumn training courses to return
October and November sees the return of short courses for horse breeders. Learn about the courses on offer.
02 September 2023
Career opportunities in Teagasc
A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland.
26 August 2023
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’
Farm safety is one of the critical issues facing farming today and, in common with many other developed countries, farming in Ireland has a poor safety record.
26 August 2023
Vacancy on Teagasc Authority
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites applications from individuals who consider that they possess the skills, knowledge and experience to join the Teagasc Authority.
24 August 2023
Success for Teagasc students at Agro Challenge in Slovakia
Students Ellen Doherty and Conor Farrell, both attending Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College, and Wayne Smith and Rosie O’Brien, students in Gurteen College, successfully participated in the Agro Challenge competition, which took place in Nitra, Slovakia from August 15th to 18th.
18 August 2023
Support for Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya to upgrade dairy facilities
The Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya, a sister college of Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co. Galway, has been provided capital funding to support the update of its dairy facilities.
18 August 2023
Teagasc students compete in Agro Challenge in Slovakia
Students Ellen Doherty and Conor Farrell, both attending Kildalton Agricultural College, and Wayne Smith and Rosie O’Brien, students in Gurteen College, are flying the Teagasc flag at the sixth Agro Challenge taking place in Nitra, Slovakia from August 15th to 18th.
17 August 2023
New Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
The Farm Manager Apprenticeship is for anyone who wishes to pursue a managerial career in the agricultural sector or existing personnel employed on farms to progress with their existing educational qualifications.
15 August 2023
Major international farm safety and farmer health conference to be held in Ireland
Teagasc will host a major international conference on farm safety and farmer wellbeing from August 23rd to August 25th 2023 at Teagasc Research and Innovation Centre, Dunsany, Grange, Co. Meath and Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15.
14 August 2023
Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced
Winners highlight benefits of implementing sustainability practices.
14 August 2023
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show
The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, taking place this Sunday, August 13th, features a new addition with the establishment of a Sustainable Livestock Village.
10 August 2023
New Horticultural Apprenticeship Programme available
Are you Interested in an Apprenticeship in Horticulture? The Launch of the new Horticulture apprenticeship programme may be for you! Covering a range of different streams such as Fruit, Garden and Parks, Garden Centres Landscaping, Nursery and Vegetables.
09 August 2023
Is an Apprenticeship in Sportsturf Management a career option for you?
The first apprenticeship in Sportsturf Management is due to commence in September 2023. It is a two year course leading to a Higher Certificate in Sportsturf Management QQI Level 6. Learners can apply via Teagasc and SOLAS.
31 July 2023
Have you a Will made?
Keith Fahy Teagasc B & T Drystock Advisor, discusses the importance of having a plan in place for the future.
29 July 2023
Food Industry Development Autumn Training Courses
Learn about a variety of Courses available this Autumn related to the Food and Beverage sector. From New Product Development and Butchering to Cheese Making and Microbiology.
28 July 2023
Managing Organic Nutrient Sources Efficiently
Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, tells us; a key component of building and maintaining soil fertility in organic
farming is an available supply of organic nutrient sources.
28 July 2023
IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains
IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies, striving to promote sustainable and zero-waste production and consumption.
26 July 2023
Sharp fall in 2023 dairy and tillage incomes expected, while cattle and sheep incomes to increase slightly
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides an update on the forecast average margins and incomes which are likely across the agricultural sector in Ireland in 2023.
25 July 2023
Reappointments to Teagasc Authority
Mr. Liam Herlihy has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Teagasc Authority for a second five year term, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. His appointment is for a 5 year term effective from 17 September.
24 July 2023