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'Where are the women?'
During the opening and closing of her address to the recent conference on Irish Agriculture and the EU 50 years on, a journey through 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership, EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness posed the question 'where are the women?'
12 November 2023
Career opportunities: Current vacancies in Teagasc
A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland.
11 November 2023
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2023
An image titled “The perfect apple” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Thursday, 9 November, 2023.
10 November 2023
The rise of all women discussion groups
Discussion groups are typically male dominated, but the establishment of women only discussion groups has created an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to contribute.
06 November 2023
Watch: Irish agriculture over the last 50 years
Dr Emma Dillon, Teagasc economist, takes us on a journey of the changing structure of Irish agriculture over the last 50 years
05 November 2023
Farm Family CPD - online farm safety training for all
Online farm safety training, with courses designed to suit all generations of the farm family.
01 November 2023
What’s behind Irish whiskey’s second coming?
Analysis: Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, but very little growth occurred in the sector until relatively recently. This article by Kieran Kilcawley, David Mannion and Thomas Kelly, Teagasc; and Christine O'Connor and Chioke Okolo, TU Dublin, first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm.
01 November 2023
Lifelong learning and continuous professional development courses with Teagasc
Teagasc offer a wide range of courses - many of which are accredited - for adults and agri-food sector employees.
31 October 2023
Teagasc Conference on 50 years of EU membership and Irish Agriculture
A conference to mark 50 years of Ireland’s membership of the European Union and its impact on agriculture, is taking place at the Teagasc Research Centre Ashtown, County Dublin today, Friday, 27 October 2023.
27 October 2023
Teagasc's ‘Plant-Based Protein: Yes, You Can!’ video series during Bioeconomy Ireland Week
As part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, Teagasc has taken the lead in producing a series of enlightening videos aimed at dispelling myths surrounding the development of plant-based proteins.
21 October 2023
Let's Talk Equine - Embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships
On this episode of Let's Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 10 October, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist, was joined by John Carey of Baskin Sport Horses to discuss ‘embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships’.
20 October 2023
New chainsaw safety video launched
A new chainsaw safety video launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD has been designed to educate users with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate chainsaws effectively and safely.
19 October 2023
Teagasc publish map compilation to accompany the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023
Teagasc is an active participant in the annual Bioeconomy Ireland Week. Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2023 is a week-long event running from the 16th to 20th of October to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly emerging bioeconomy.
16 October 2023
Watch: Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time
A webinar on Maintaining Mental Health and Safety in Challenging Time took place on Tuesday, 10th October to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
13 October 2023
Women-only discussion groups
Mark Moore tells us about the small, but growing, number of all-women Teagasc discussion groups.
05 October 2023
Two New Appointments to Teagasc Authority
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has appointed Elaine Houlihan and Vanessa Kiely O'Connor to the Teagasc Authority.
04 October 2023
Teagasc takes a Leadership Role in Supporting Research Coordination across Europe
An EU-funded RefreSCAR project, led by Teagasc and aiming to support research coordination across Europe, was launched this week by the Minister Martin Heydon. A consortium of 18 partner organisations from across Europe gathered in Dublin from 25-26 September 2023 to officially kick-off the project.
02 October 2023
Early action brings taxation rewards
Timely planning is the key to successful farm asset transfers that minimise tax payable. James McDonnell Teagasc Farm Management specialist, tells us more.
01 October 2023
Back Care - Reduce the likelihood of a Back Injury
Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us; work activities on farms by their nature involve physical manual work, which provides farmers with a helpful degree of weight bearing exercise, unlike some of the more sedentary occupations.
01 October 2023
Exciting work happening in the specialised field of anaerobic digestion
Research Officer Ciara Beausang tells us about the exciting work happening in her specialised field of anaerobic digestion, and the directions in which it’s moving.
29 September 2023
Liming Programme 2023
Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina tells us, farmers participating in the lime programme have received an approval letter and eligible applicants can claim for the purchase and spread of up to 40 tonne of ground limestone.
28 September 2023
Dairy farmers select their top five time savers
Dairy farmers were asked to select their top five time savers at the Moorepark Open Day, Marion Beecher, Bernadette O’Brien and Conor Hogan tell us more.
23 September 2023
Why choose a Teagasc course?
Teagasc is unrivalled in the depth of knowledge and expertise it can draw on to support your education. Our education courses offer a hands on environment, real life experience and meet the 'trained farmer' requirements. Learn more on the benefits of studying with Teagasc in this article.
23 September 2023
New livestock simulators launched at National Ploughing Championships
Today, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, announced the launch of 11 calving simulators and 11 injecting simulators for use in Teagasc agricultural colleges and research centres.
21 September 2023
Using digital tools to support Teagasc advisory services
The FAIRshare (Farm Advisory digital Innovation tools Realised and Shared) project is a €7million EU funded H2020 project being led by Teagasc, bringing together 22 partners from 15 countries across Europe. We found out more at the Teagasc exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2023
Programme to support farmer health and wellbeing expanded
On Feírm Ground 2, an expanded programme to raise awareness and to support farmer health and wellbeing, was launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
20 September 2023
Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships
With an overall theme of ‘Science Supporting Farmers’, the Teagasc presence at the National Ploughing Championships is larger than ever this year. Exhibits will address every aspect of your farm business.
19 September 2023
Facility to declare fertiliser closing stock now available online
The facility for declaring ‘closing stock’ of fertiliser on the National Fertiliser Database is now available online, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D has confirmed.
18 September 2023
Minister Heydon launches farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots Video
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Mr Martin Heydon TD, launched a video ‘Farm Vehicle Safety and Blind Spots’ in Teagasc, Athenry yesterday.
15 September 2023
'Save the Dates’ – Upcoming Teagasc Events
Teagasc has a wide variety of events & conferences taking place this autumn. These range from our presence at the National Ploughing Championships to the Poultry Broiler Conference, College Open Days & the popular Transferring the Family Farm Clinics.
12 September 2023