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4,000 students expected at Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk series
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk series is set to kick off next Wednesday, February 26, providing second level students with the opportunity for hands-on learning on farms nationally.
23 February 2025
Harvesting renewable energy with SRESS
Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, Barry Caslin outlines the key decisions farmers have to make to maximise their investment’s potential under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS).
19 February 2025
Host Farm Placements proving valuable to Kildalton College students
Placement is a win-win for both the student and farmer, writes Declan Byrne, College Teacher/Placement Officer, Teagasc Kildalton College, who shares how it’s shaping students for their future careers.
18 February 2025
Clonakilty victorious at 2025 Colleges Challenges Day
Eight teams from agricultural, equine and horticultural colleges gathered in Clonakilty Agricultural College on Wednesday, February 12 for the 2025 Macra and Teagasc Colleges Challenges Day.
17 February 2025
A celebration of Women and Girls in Science
Today, February 11, Teagasc is celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
11 February 2025
Key points for spreading protected urea
The ability to spread protected urea and the accuracy of applications were the topics of much debate over 2024. Before the fertiliser spreading season commences, Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park, shares some key tips to improve accuracy.
03 February 2025
The Green Cert benefits
Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, look at the benefits that flow from having completed the Green Cert.
02 February 2025
Stay safe around fallen wires
After storms, fallen electricity wires can be deadly. Always assume they are live and dangerous. Do not go near them.
30 January 2025
New Teagasc Advisory Strategy
A new Teagasc Advisory Strategy is being piloted in two of its advisory regions from January this year.
29 January 2025
Organic Farming 25 Hour Course
Gain essential skills and knowledge to meet organic standards on the 25 Hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course.
28 January 2025
New enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage included in TAMS 3
A new addition to tranche 6 of TAMS 3 means farmers can now apply for enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage investments.
28 January 2025
One in three farmers are over 65
Ireland’s aging farming population, and a decline in young farmers entering the sector over recent decades, has the potential to pose challenges to the future sustainability and resilience of agriculture going forward.
28 January 2025
Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024
A new Publication titled ‘Advancing Innovation, Sustainability and Technical Performance of the Agri-Food Sector in 2024’ was published by Teagasc today, Monday, 27 January.
27 January 2025
Farmers need to realise health is their most important resource
Many farmers often overlook the importance of their own health and wellbeing, making it a secondary priority to the needs of their farming enterprises.
26 January 2025
Teagasc locations closed due to Red Wind Warning
On account of the Red Wind Warning issued by Met Éireann and the arrival of Storm Éowyn, all Teagasc offices, colleges and research centres will be closed, today, January 24, 2025.
24 January 2025
Storm Éowyn forces cancellation of CalfCare event and One-to-One Forestry Clinic
Weather warnings implemented as a result of the imminent arrival of Storm Éowyn have resulted in the cancellation of a CalfCare event in Co. Galway, and a Teagasc One-to-One Clinic on Forest Creation in Tipperary, tomorrow, January 24.
23 January 2025
A storm is coming – plan and act before high wind events
As orange and red weather warnings have been issued by Met Eireann in advance of Storm Éowyn, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh shares some safety tips for your farm.
22 January 2025
Unlock your future in agriculture with Mountbellew Agricultural College’s Distance Education Green Certificate
Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? Mountbellew Agricultural College (MAC), established in 1904, is the oldest agricultural college in Ireland and the only one remaining west of the Shannon, writes Christopher Scally, Distance Education Course Co-Ordinator.
21 January 2025
Dr. Karen Daly appointed as Head of Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Department
Dr. Karen Daly has been appointed as Head of the Environment, Soils and Land Use (ESLU) Research Department in Teagasc, based in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
20 January 2025
Finding the optimum forward speed when spreading slurry
As more farmers move to using Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) technologies, finding the most appropriate forward speed is necessary to ensure slurry is applied at the correct rate.
15 January 2025
First-year science class the 'root' of success at BT Young Scientist 2025
Students from St Mary’s Secondary School Mallow excel at BT Young Scientist 2025 with award-winning Ag-Science project using total leaf-area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground growth of selected root-crop plants.
14 January 2025
More farmers required to use LESS
As slurry spreading is now permitted in Zone A, and the prohibited period for applications coming to an end in Zone B and Zone C in the not too distant future, more farmers will now be required to use Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) technologies for the coming year.
14 January 2025
Webinars on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership
Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell has organised two webinars over the month of January, which will share key information on contract rearing and forming a registered farm partnership.
14 January 2025
New app to record organic nutrient movements
Coinciding with the opening of the slurry spreading season in certain parts of the country, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released its new Organic Nutrient Movement App.
13 January 2025
Teagasc Inspires the Next Generation at BT Young Scientist 2025
Teagasc is delighted to once again sponsor the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, now in its 61st year, Ireland’s largest secondary school Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths competition.
10 January 2025
A healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol?
Beer certainly isn’t regarded as a health drink, but what about non-alcoholic beer? As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Dr Ana Soriano and Dr. John Kenny explored this topic further.
09 January 2025
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk Series launched at Teagasc Grange
Marking its return for 2025, Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk Series was launched in Teagasc Grange, one of the venues for the upcoming series of events.
08 January 2025
Developing fundamental skills at the College of Amenity Horticulture
Problem-based learning really delivers in terms of how people develop lifelong transferrable skills, Darren White of the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture showcases some of the work undertaken by Level 6 Landscaping students.
07 January 2025
Stay safe during cold weather
With colder weather approaching, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh shares key tips on staying safe.
03 January 2025
Retention and conservation of traditional farm buildings on Mayo farm
Anne O’Malley highlights the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, offering grants to farmers to restore historic structures sustainably.
02 January 2025