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International Day of Plant Health
To celebrate International Day of Plant Health 2023, the National Botanic Gardens hosted an event, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture to raise awareness on how each one of us can play our part to protect plant health.
12 May 2023
Ellen Vaughan is the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year for 2022
The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year Awards were presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD at an awards ceremony yesterday evening, Tuesday, 9th May.
10 May 2023
Meet the finalists in the Student of the Year Competition
The Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on the evening of May 9th 2023.
07 May 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate.
02 May 2023
Current career opportunities in Teagasc
A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland.
01 May 2023
Farm schemes supporting young farmers
James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us that in keeping with commitments made in previous rounds of the Common Agricultural Policy, young and new farmers in the first years of their official farming careers will continue to be supported through two main schemes:
24 April 2023
Key equine deadline approaching for TAMS 3
The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides funding for capital investments on farms. Running for five years, the scheme has an overall budget of €370 million.
20 April 2023
Let's Talk Equine - Different horses for different courses
In the April episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 4th April, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Philippa Scott and Hannah Gordon to discuss ‘different horses for different courses’.
16 April 2023
Installing barn owl nest boxes
In the latest Teagasc Environment Newsletter we find out what to look out for when installing owl nest boxes
15 April 2023
150th milestone episode of Signpost Series available
The Teagasc Signpost Series recently celebrated it's 150th milestone webinar and was joined by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O'Mara to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy.
02 April 2023
Using artificial intelligence to monitor invasive insect species in Europe
Automated insect monitoring will help prevent huge amounts of crop loss and save both time and money for farmers.
31 March 2023
TAMS 3: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme open
Applications are now open for the TAMS 3 Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), which provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding.
31 March 2023
Tractor work – make safety a priority
After a busy spring, not helped by recent challenging weather conditions, many farmers will be returning to the fields in the coming days and weeks to complete field work - once weather conditions allow.
28 March 2023
CAP 2023-2027: How is your farm affected?
On the 1st of January this year, a new five-year CAP period started. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, tells us there are a number of important changes occurring in relation to the distribution of CAP payments that farmers need to know about.
24 March 2023
Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards
A new technology to enhance performance in electric vehicles, a new approach to green food packaging and a supplement to improve maternal health are among the award-winning projects at the SPRINT Awards 2023.
23 March 2023
Bursaries awarded to 'nurture and develop' the agri-business leaders of the future
Dairygold Co-operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC).
23 March 2023
2023 Equine education tour to Belgium and the Netherlands
Teagasc Equine education tour visiting Belgium and the Netherlands, September 23rd - 27th 2023.
22 March 2023
Let's Talk Equine - Insights into how a referral clinic serves the sector
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 7th March, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Ann Derham MVB DVMS Dipl ECVS, EBVS® European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery, Fethard Equine Hospital to discuss how a referral clinic serves the sector.
21 March 2023
Minister McConalogue opens €8 million National Liming Programme
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has announced the opening of the National Liming Programme 2023, with funding of €8 million.
17 March 2023
Good soil health is the Foundation of Productive and Resilient Agricultural Systems
The key message from a field event being held in Teagasc Soil, Environment and Land use Research centre in Johnstown Castle, County Wexford today, Thursday, 16 March, is that good soil health is the foundation of productive and resilient agricultural systems.
16 March 2023
Ag feirmeoireachta ar son sláinte Ithreach
Le Seán Ó Chonbhuí, Scoláire PhD Breathnach
15 March 2023
TAMS for Organic Farming
Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, tells us; the recent announcement that the opening of the TAMS 3 scheme is imminent has been greatly welcomed by organic farmers and it is great to see the list of eligible investment items that organic farmers can avail of has been greatly increased.
15 March 2023
3rd Global Soil Biodiversity conference co-hosted by Teagasc and UCD
A major international conference on soil biodiversity, co-hosted by University College Dublin and Teagasc, in association with the Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative, is taking place in Dublin, commencing today, Monday 13th of March.
13 March 2023
Screening seaweeds for positive health benefits
The SeaHealth Project aims to provide new insight and technical know-how for the seaweed processing sector to develop high-value functional prebiotic ingredients from raw biomass.
13 March 2023
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Meet Rebecca Tierney
Today, Wednesday, March 8th, celebrates International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
08 March 2023
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Meet Deirdre Doyle
Today, Wednesday, March 8th, celebrates International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
08 March 2023
Dr. George Ramsbottom appointed to lead the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme
Teagasc has set up a new, targeted Signpost Advisory Programme to support climate and sustainability actions on farms.
08 March 2023
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Meet Karen O’Connell
Today, Wednesday, March 8th, celebrates International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
08 March 2023
Agricultural science students have a low farm injury risk perception
A major study has found that just over half of agricultural science students think that the level of risk they face whilst doing farm work is low.
07 March 2023
Na buntáistí a bhaineann le staidéar i gColáiste Talmhaíochta
Le Seosamh O’Deá, Múinteoir i gColáiste Chill Daltún.
07 March 2023