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The hidden dangers of working outdoors

As ‘the great outdoors - the hidden dangers of working outdoors’ is one of the themes being highlighted over Farm Safety Week, Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us of the many types of hazards farmers are exposed to.
25 July 2024

‘For every accident there can be about 10 near misses’

Day two of Farm Safety Week, an initiative organised by the IFA Family & Social Affairs Committee and supported by Teagasc, aims to promote awareness of the near misses occurring on farms and to encourage farmers to learn from their mistakes.
23 July 2024

Teagasc supports Farm Safety Week 2024

Farm Safety Week is an opportune time to review safety standards and practices on your farm. As part of its Farm Health and Safety Programme, Teagasc will support this initiative again this year.
22 July 2024

Farm Diversification and Innovation - What are your Options?

Joanne Masterson, Teagasc Business & Technology Drystock Advisor, tells us that many farmers and rural dwellers are interested in enterprise diversification, and talks about the options available.
20 July 2024

Funding awarded to increase AgNav scope

Plans to include sheep, poultry, pigs, tillage and horticulture in AgNav have been given a boost following the provision of funding under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s 2023 Thematic Research Call.
15 July 2024

Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Teagasc Partnering for Success

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Teagasc are delighted to announce a new partnership to further enhance support for seafood companies, particularly in the area of food innovation and the bio-economy.
12 July 2024

Growing Organics: Sucklers, sheep and tillage in Donegal

Cathal McCauley, Teagasc Organics Advisor, shares insights from John Hamilton’s farm in Co. Donegal, the host of a recent Growing Organics farm walk and home to a suckler, sheep and tillage enterprise.
12 July 2024

World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) International Young Breeders (IYB) World Championships 2024 Results

142 competitors aged 16-26 years of age, representing numerous studbooks, gathered at Martofte in Denmark for the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) International Young Breeders (IYB) World Championships.
10 July 2024

Positive mental health guidance for the farming community

A recently published leaflet ‘Sowing Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community’ aims to raise awareness about mental health issues in farming.
09 July 2024

Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants open to applications

The 2024 Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme is now open. To be eligible for a student grant, you must be entering an approved full-time course in Teagasc.
07 July 2024

New manager appointed in Teagasc Roscommon/Longford Advisory Region

Gabriel Trayers has been appointed as Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager in the Roscommon and Longford region. The appointment was approved at the Teagasc Authority meeting today, Wednesday, July 3.
03 July 2024

Collaborative partnership to enhance agricultural training and learner support services

A ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner support services for agricultural learners has been announced.
01 July 2024

5 of the main concerns raised by farmers this spring

Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, briefly addresses the main queries raised by his clients over recent months, focusing on weather-related queries, nitrates, scheme work and succession planning.
30 June 2024

Irish farmers' mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour explored in FarMHealth study

Research has found that a lack of awareness of the symptoms of mental ill health, social stigma, self-stigmatisation, rural masculine norms and poor social support are barriers that prevent farmers from seeking help from mental health services.
29 June 2024

Safety during Busy Times on the Farm

The summer is some of the busiest times on Irish farms with many essential activities taking place. Children are on holidays from school and may be out and about on farms. Martina Donnelly discusses ways to stay safe during this busy time.
27 June 2024

More than just beef at BEEF2024

Along with showcasing the latest research and advice to beef farmers, BEEF2024 offers so much more to attendees through its dedicated Advisory, Education and Opportunities Village.
25 June 2024

'Back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren article acts as a catalyst for UN visit to the West

On his recent visit to Ireland, the Director-General of the United Nations FAO, Mr Qu Dongyu took a trip with his delegation to the West of Ireland to observe sustainable farming in the Burren.
23 June 2024

Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference

The Teagasc Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference is taking place today, Thursday, 20th June at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. Leading experts have come together to explore innovative approaches to carbon farming.
20 June 2024

BeSafe conference explores impact of stress on farmers' wellbeing

New research funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been presented today, Tuesday 18 June, at the 2024 BeSafe Conference in Teagasc Ashtown by Dr. Diana Van Doorn, Teagasc Post-Doctoral Scholar (Safe Habitus) that explores the impact of stress on farmers’ wellbeing.
18 June 2024

Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee announced

Following a ceremony in Iveagh House on June 13, John O’Grady has been announced the Fulbright-Teagasc Awardee for 2024-2025.
17 June 2024

From house guests to farm pests: The hidden impact of Daddy Long-Legs on agriculture

Have you ever noticed the delicate, spindly-legged insects known as ‘Daddy Long-Legs’ fluttering around your home?
16 June 2024

Upcoming Teagasc Events June 2024

Teagasc will host a range of informative events over the coming weeks.
16 June 2024

The risk of Lyme disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacteria and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more.
12 June 2024

International Men’s Health Week - Teagasc supports farmers’ health and safety

Teagasc supports measures to assist farmers to gain and maintain their health through its national occupational health and safety programme. In particular, Teagasc supports International Men’s Health Week (MHW), which is taking place this week up to Father’s Day on Sunday next, 16 June.
12 June 2024

Teagasc publishes Research Impact Highlights in 2023

Teagasc has highlighted the impact of some of its research in a new publication - Teagasc Research Impact Highlights in 2023.
11 June 2024

Minister McConalogue Launches the Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024

The Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024 was officially launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. The event will take place on Thursday, 18 July, 2024, at Gurteen Agricultural College, County Tipperary.
06 June 2024

Horticulture is Life - Teagasc at Bloom 2024

Bord Bia Bloom is one of Europe's premier horticulture events, drawing approximately 100,000 attendees over its five-day run. In 2024, Bloom will take place from May 30 to June 3, transforming the Phoenix Park in Dublin into a vibrant celebration of gardening, lifestyle, and sustainability.
30 May 2024

Teagasc staff exchange science with participants of ESB Science Blast, Limerick

Last week, Teagasc partnered with ESB Science Blast to deliver a successful, engaging three-day event at the University of Limerick, Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement officer, Aoife Quinn, Marketing Intern and Alex Oltean, Multimedia Intern, told us more.
30 May 2024

Funding for BYDV and gut microbiome research

Teagasc researchers, Dr Louise McNamara and Dr Orla O’Sullivan have been awarded funding as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme in the respective areas of research in BYDV and the gut microbiome.
29 May 2024

Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal

This project, a collaboration between Maynooth University and Teagasc, funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), highlights the importance of generational renewal for the sustainability of agriculture in Ireland.
27 May 2024