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€4.2 million announced for 19 new policy-focused research projects
Awards of over €4.2 million for 19 short-term research projects that look specifically at emerging policy and strategic needs of the agri-food, forest and bio-economy sectors were today announced
21 February 2023

Unearthing the educational options in the land based sector
Over the coming days and weeks, Teagasc will host a number of events to share the educational opportunities that exist within the land-based sector.
18 February 2023

Winners of Ag College’s Day announced
Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, hosted the 2023 Macra and Teagasc Ag College’s Day, yesterday, February 15th.
16 February 2023

Sheep and Goat census deadline is 14th February
Sheep and goat census returns deadline is Tuesday 14th February. Keepers are required to record census data on their flock registers and return their census data, preferably online. Find out how to complete the online census return here
14 February 2023

Minister Heydon marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Minister Martin Heydon, T.D, highlighted the importance of equal access and participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
14 February 2023

Young farmer incentives increasing
There is a renewed emphasis on encouraging young farmers into farming in the new CAP Strategic Plan, Kevin Sheehan, Teagasc Education Officer, outlines some of these changes.
11 February 2023

Tackling Soil Fertility on Your Farm
The last 18 months have brought around exponential increases in the costs of production for many farmers, it is critically important farmers try and ensure they are as efficient as possible when it comes to farm operations. Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar tells us how managing soil fertility can help.
10 February 2023

Making changes to improve your health
Dr Diana van Doorn, Former Teagasc/ South East Technological University (SETU) Walsh Scholar and Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist give some advice to help you improve your health
07 February 2023

Good work organisation can reduce farm work hours
Bernadette O’Brien, Conor Hogan and Marion Beecher discuss how good work organisation can reduce farm work hours
04 February 2023

Happy staff, happy horses
Good staff management is key on farm enterprises. Seán Keane, Equine specialist, Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme tells us more.
21 January 2023

Enhancing women's role in rural life, agriculture and rural affairs
The FLIARA Project aims to enhance women's role in rural life, agriculture and rural affairs.
20 January 2023

Winner of Teagasc Special Award at BTYSTE 2023: A sweeter way to treat equine parasites
Transition year students Aine Shortall and Kate Whyte from Moate Community School, County Westmeath, are the winners of the Teagasc award at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2023.
17 January 2023

Wild potato genes: the future of late blight control
Researchers are studying the genes of wild potato species in the hopes of finding a novel approach to mitigating crop losses caused by the persistent late blight disease.
16 January 2023

Let's Talk Equine - The story of CSF James Kann Cruz from breeder to international success
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 8 November, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Shane Connolly of Connolly Stud Farm, Francis Connors (Ballylawn Stud), and Shane Sweetnam (Sweet Oak Farm).
15 January 2023

Getting to know Philip Creighton
Research Officer Philip Creighton currently leads the Sheep Grassland Systems research programme at Teagasc Athenry. Here, he explains the influence his sheep farming background had on him and what he enjoys most about grassland research.
15 January 2023

European project to enhance women’s role in rural life launched at University of Galway
University of Galway is to lead a new research project running across 10 countries in Europe focusing on enhancing the role of women in agriculture, rural life and affairs.
14 January 2023

Functional food from waste
Teagasc scientists are using leftovers from plant-processing to generate functional food ingredients.
14 January 2023

Turning the tide on antibiotic resistance: how seaweed can help us fight superbugs of the future
Foods like seaweeds have been used as natural medicines for thousands of years, and Teagasc is exploring the potential of seaweed to kill bacteria that can live in our food or infect our hospitals.
13 January 2023

Soils: a diversity of colours and functions
Would you be able to distinguish a soil from a rock? Could you name where a soil comes from by only looking at its colour? Can you list the ingredients for a good, healthy soil? And now that you mention it, what are soils made of?
12 January 2023

Environmental benefits of key ACRES measures
Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is Ireland's new agri-environment scheme under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan and administered by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.
10 January 2023

Teagasc at the 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
We invite you to visit the Teagasc stand at the 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).
09 January 2023

Minister Harris announces €53.3 million for 33 awards through the SFI Research Infrastructure Programme
On December 29 2022, Minister Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, announced a €53.3 million investment in 33 research infrastructure projects through the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Infrastructure Fund.
08 January 2023

Food Science student who found his passion in A2 milk controversy receives internationally recognised awards
Teagasc and Victoria University third-year doctoral student Davor Daniloski won the prestigious International Dairy Federation oral presentation Award for 2022. Mr. Daniloski was presented with the award at the 7th Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented Milk.
08 January 2023

Organics Newsletter - Winter 2022
Welcome to the Winter edition of our Teagasc Organics eNewsletter where you will receive the latest information and news from the Teagasc Organics Programme. Subscribe here to get it delivered directly to your inbox every quarter.
07 January 2023

Farm Workshop Safety publication welcomed by Minister Martin Heydon TD
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D., has welcomed the recent re - publication of the Teagasc booklet ‘Farm Workshop Safety – Key Management Practices’ on a visit to Teagasc‘s Kildalton College.
06 January 2023

Fatal Farm Accident Occurrence in 2022
John McNamara, Health and Safety Specialist, Teagasc, has urged all farmers to review farm safety practices on their farms this January, to ensure a safe working environment for farm families in 2023.
05 January 2023

Seaweed TV show featuring Teagasc researchers wins award
The TV episode '10 Things to Know About … Seaweed', won the visual category at the Guild of Agricultural Journalists awards
01 January 2023

Health and Safety Newsletter - December 2022
Get the latest news and advice form the Teagasc team.
30 December 2022

Gaining Wellness around Christmas Time
John McNamara Health & Safety Specialist has Wellness pointers for all.
27 December 2022

Growing Wild - Holly Berries and Scot’s Pine
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside.
27 December 2022