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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
Young breeder autumn activities
Find out about upcoming young breeder events open to those aged 14-30 years of age.
09 September 2023
Supporting farmers to take immediate farm safety actions
Mohammad Mohammadrezaei, David Meredith, and John McNamara discuss findings from the BeSafe Project and how farmers can play a significant role in designing farm safety interventions.
06 September 2023
Equine autumn training courses to return
October and November sees the return of short courses for horse breeders. Learn about the courses on offer.
02 September 2023
Career opportunities in Teagasc
A number of vacancies are currently available at Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organisation in Ireland.
26 August 2023
‘Irish farms the most dangerous workplace by some distance’
Farm safety is one of the critical issues facing farming today and, in common with many other developed countries, farming in Ireland has a poor safety record.
26 August 2023
Vacancy on Teagasc Authority
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites applications from individuals who consider that they possess the skills, knowledge and experience to join the Teagasc Authority.
24 August 2023
Success for Teagasc students at Agro Challenge in Slovakia
Students Ellen Doherty and Conor Farrell, both attending Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College, and Wayne Smith and Rosie O’Brien, students in Gurteen College, successfully participated in the Agro Challenge competition, which took place in Nitra, Slovakia from August 15th to 18th.
18 August 2023
Support for Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya to upgrade dairy facilities
The Baraka Agriculture College in Kenya, a sister college of Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co. Galway, has been provided capital funding to support the update of its dairy facilities.
18 August 2023
Teagasc students compete in Agro Challenge in Slovakia
Students Ellen Doherty and Conor Farrell, both attending Kildalton Agricultural College, and Wayne Smith and Rosie O’Brien, students in Gurteen College, are flying the Teagasc flag at the sixth Agro Challenge taking place in Nitra, Slovakia from August 15th to 18th.
17 August 2023
New Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
The Farm Manager Apprenticeship is for anyone who wishes to pursue a managerial career in the agricultural sector or existing personnel employed on farms to progress with their existing educational qualifications.
15 August 2023
Major international farm safety and farmer health conference to be held in Ireland
Teagasc will host a major international conference on farm safety and farmer wellbeing from August 23rd to August 25th 2023 at Teagasc Research and Innovation Centre, Dunsany, Grange, Co. Meath and Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15.
14 August 2023
Sustainable Farmer Award winners announced
Winners highlight benefits of implementing sustainability practices.
14 August 2023
New Sustainable Livestock Village to feature at Tullamore Show
The Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, taking place this Sunday, August 13th, features a new addition with the establishment of a Sustainable Livestock Village.
10 August 2023