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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
Éagsúlacht Speiceas Plandaí
Méadaíonn éagsúlacht níos airde speiceas plandaí flúirse na bpríomhghéinte a bhaineann le ráta athraithe fosfar na hithreach. Aaron Mac an tSionnaigh, Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta, Teagasc gCaisleán Bhaile Sheáin
03 March 2023
All valid applications to ACRES will be accepted
The Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marie, Charlie McConalogue yesterday announced that all valid applicants to the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (Acres) will be accepted into tranche 1 of the scheme.
02 March 2023
Louise Byrne Appointed to Teagasc Authority
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has announced the appointment of Louise Byrne to the Teagasc Authority.
01 March 2023
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Bainsí Ilspeiceas
An Dr Shona Baker, Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta ar an tionscadal multi4more
01 March 2023
Care with 'harvesting' TAMS 3 grants
The first capital investment scheme within TAMS 3, the Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) is now open for applications.
28 February 2023
Supporting the next generation to question the world around them
ESB Science Blast is back for 2023. This initiative is a free, non-competitive educational programme for primary schools (third to sixth class / Key Stage 2), that involves the whole class investigating the science behind a simple question.
27 February 2023
Meet Róisín McManus - a Teagasc Walsh Scholar tackling water quality issues through targeted manure storage advice
Róisín McManus is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar, based in Teagasc Nenagh, who’s identifying ways to achieve improvements in water quality through targeted organic manure storage advice.
26 February 2023
Signpost Series - Actions for Pollinators on farmland
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 17 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Wilson, National Biodiversity Data Centre to discuss the actions for pollinators on farmland.
26 February 2023
Have you considered a registered farm partnership?
A registered farm partnership is a great way to smooth the succession process, delivering lifestyle and financial benefits. Gordon Peppard, Teagasc Collaborative Farming Specialist, tells us more.
25 February 2023
Let's Talk Equine - supported decision making focused toward market, sport and future generations
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Olive and Ivor Broderick of Kylemore Stud in Co. Galway.
23 February 2023
€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