2021 News 22 December 2021 International award for Teagasc early career researcher for showing that multi-species mixtures enhance grassland sustainability 22 December 2021 The Teagasc Beef Edge Podcast celebrates 100th episode 21 December 2021 International Stakeholder Workshop on Best Practice for the Control of Human Pathogenic Microorganisms in Plant Production Systems 20 December 2021 Sm@rt Ruminant Technologies Project Commences 15 December 2021 Teagasc appoint new Sheep Enterprise Leader 10 December 2021 Strategic Plan to Double Protein Crop Area 09 December 2021 New Beef Research appointments at Teagasc Grange 08 December 2021 Minister Hackett Welcomes Research Funding on Peat Alternatives in Horticulture 07 December 2021 Minister Pippa Hackett announces overall winner of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition 2021 07 December 2021 Higher farm output prices in 2021, but rising costs a concern for 2022 06 December 2021 Teagasc Future Beef Programme - Sustainable Cattle Production 05 December 2021 Feeding a healthy gut: Teagasc researchers study food digestion and bioactives 03 December 2021 Teagasc Hedgerow Week 2021 Launched 02 December 2021 Promising results from Ireland’s first large scale measurement of methane emissions in beef cattle 01 December 2021 Teagasc appoint new Director of Research 30 November 2021 New results released on the Sustainability of Irish Farms 29 November 2021 Winner of 2021 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced 26 November 2021 Winner of “The many uses of wood” Category of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced 25 November 2021 Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management Graduation 23 November 2021 European Beef Sector gather to drive sustainability 18 November 2021 Dublin Farmers win Newbie New Entrant Competition 2021 Welgro Produce Ltd 18 November 2021 Teagasc Dairy Conference Changes to Virtual Event 17 November 2021 2021 Harvest estimated at 2.32 million tonnes 17 November 2021 Four Teagasc Researchers Included on the 2021 Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers 16 November 2021 Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2021 15 November 2021 Seaweed supplementation to reduce methane emissions in ruminants 12 November 2021 New National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre announced 11 November 2021 Official Opening Ceremony for Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens, Wexford 10 November 2021 Horticultural input cost increases puts pressure on margins 08 November 2021 Generating bioplastics using haemoglobin from blood 08 November 2021 Advisors appointed to Teagasc Future Beef Programme 05 November 2021 Winner of ‘Our forests in autumn” Category of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced 05 November 2021 Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable 01 November 2021 Antimicrobial resistance to feature on ‘10 Things to Know About’ TV Programme 29 October 2021 Science Week 2021 -The Festival of Farming and Food 27 October 2021 Grass Growth Prediction now being predicted on More Farms 26 October 2021 Teagasc hosts NEFERTITI cross visit 22 October 2021 Teagasc Food Innovation Gateways Online Event 22 October 2021 VistaMilk SFI Research Centre welcomes the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to Teagasc Moorepark 20 October 2021 Do you know the Carbon Footprint of your farm? 20 October 2021 Dr Anne-Marie Butler is the New Head of Teagasc Education 18 October 2021 Teagasc Virtual Pig Week 13 October 2021 Teagasc support for Suckler Producers 08 October 2021 Projected higher costs to hit Tillage margins in 2022 07 October 2021 Teagasc launches Forestry Photo Competition 07 October 2021 Launch of Irish Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (ISMON) 04 October 2021 Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland publish the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report 04 October 2021 Teagasc Fodder Survey July 2021 01 October 2021 Professor Frank O’Mara takes over as Teagasc Director 30 September 2021 Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2021 28 September 2021 Teagasc Publish 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statements 27 September 2021 Teagasc advisors first in Europe to achieve new European Certificate 27 September 2021 Comeragh Hill Sheep Farmers secures Biodiversity Funding 24 September 2021 Teagasc Director’s Remarks at Dublin Economics Workshop 24 September 2021 Teagasc Tillage Signpost Farm Walk 23 September 2021 Tánaiste Visit to Teagasc Ashtown 22 September 2021 What is sustainable beef production? Are grass-based systems sustainable? 22 September 2021 Minister Heydon views sustainability research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle 20 September 2021 Minister McConalogue present Awards to Top Grassland Farmers 17 September 2021 Taoiseach opens new National Food Innovation Hub at Teagasc Moorepark 14 September 2021 Winners announced of Teagasc Dairy Photo competition 14 September 2021 Teagasc Moorepark Dairy day focuses on Environmental Sustainability 13 September 2021 PastureBase Ireland adds new functionality to benefit all grassland farms 10 September 2021 “It’s like admitting you are a failure”: Male farmer mental health help-seeking limited by Masculinity and Identity 09 September 2021 Sexed semen lab to be established at Teagasc Moorepark: accelerating genetic gain and improving beef output from dairy herds 09 September 2021 New Head of Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer Department 06 September 2021 Registration opens for Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day 01 September 2021 Developing Rural Ireland - A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services 17 August 2021 Multi-species swards grow more forage with less fertiliser, even under drought conditions 16 August 2021 Teagasc and UCC Host International Animal Welfare Science Conference 16 August 2021 Ireland’s food sector could have huge competitive advantage through sustainability-focused partnership between Devenish and Teagasc 10 August 2021 Sustainable Cattle Production Systems Showcased 10 August 2021 Dairy Processing Technology Centre signs MoU with VistaMilk paving the way for future dairy collaborations 04 August 2021 Teagasc Moorepark ‘21 Dairy Open Day 29 July 2021 Positive farm price developments signal boost to farm incomes in 2021 28 July 2021 Signpost Programme Steering Group Meet 27 July 2021 Winner of the Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year Award Announced 23 July 2021 Male Farmer Diets associated with Poor Health 21 July 2021 Sustainable soil management to unleash soil biodiversity potential and increase environmental, economic and social wellbeing 21 July 2021 Winners Announced from the ‘Farm Safely with Jessy’ Competition 19 July 2021 Status Orange: High Forest Fire Risk Warning 19 July 2021 Lower production costs and resilient food demand led to an increase in average farm income in 2020 16 July 2021 Managing young broadleaf forests for quality 16 July 2021 A Man with a Mission: Dr. Tom Walsh (1914-1988) ‘Harnessing the power of science for Irish agriculture’ 14 July 2021 New Teagasc Advisory Manager in Kilkenny/Waterford Region 13 July 2021 Increased vulnerability of upcoming wheat varieties to Irish septoria strains confirmed 09 July 2021 Teagasc announce Peter Doyle as Walsh Scholar of the Year 2021 05 July 2021 Teagasc Appoint Jane Kavanagh as Head of Research Development and Walsh Scholarships 01 July 2021 Teagasc invests €4m to create 40 Walsh Scholarship Postgraduate Opportunities in Agri-Food Research 30 June 2021 DkIT and Teagasc launch new part-time Agriculture qualifications 30 June 2021 Teagasc Crop Trials Event 2021 25 June 2021 Using NUDGE theory to improve Farm Safety 24 June 2021 Teagasc Appoint New Cereals Researcher 23 June 2021 Launch of new Docufilm at the ESEE21 conference hosted by Teagasc: Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground 22 June 2021 New Head of Outreach and Innovation appointed in Teagasc 21 June 2021 Teagasc hosting ESEE21 Conference 18 June 2021 Apply for Teagasc full-time Level 5 Agricultural courses now 16 June 2021 Identifying Practical ‘On Farm’ Innovations 15 June 2021 Teagasc announce Winners of ‘Equine Farming and Biodiversity’ Photo Competition 14 June 2021 ‘Let’s Talk Poultry’ – Teagasc launch the 3rd round webinar series to tackle poultry industry issues 14 June 2021 Winning Donegal Dairy Farm to host Virtual Farm Walk Richard Starrett and family - Winners of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2020 09 June 2021 Teagasc Supports Men’s Health Week 04 June 2021 APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Centre unveil 2021 - 2026 Strategic Vision Document 03 June 2021 Teagasc appoints new Tree Improvement Researcher 02 June 2021 Teagasc Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024 02 June 2021 Carbery and Teagasc launch new joint programme 2021 – 2025 for West Cork farmers 27 May 2021 Teagasc appoint Dr David Wall as Enterprise leader at Johnstown Castle 24 May 2021 Teagasc appoint new Organic Specialist 20 May 2021 Teagasc Appoint new Biodiversity Researcher 19 May 2021 Farmers and vets asked for their opinions on antibiotics in farming as part of cross-border project 18 May 2021 Signpost Programme–Farmers for Climate Action 17 May 2021 Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team 14 May 2021 Results of Teagasc Protected Urea Trial Published 13 May 2021 Lockdown changed Irish shopping and cooking behaviour 13 May 2021 Beware of wild flower mixes as you might get more than you paid for 12 May 2021 Precision Livestock farming for Sheep – have your say 06 May 2021 Lessons Learned from the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme 04 May 2021 Burying Carbon - potential to enhance carbon sequestration without reducing grass productivity 30 April 2021 New Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project commences 29 April 2021 Can you REAP the rewards? 26 April 2021 Significant interest in forest management at “Virtual Forest Walks” Take home message – walk your forest! 26 April 2021 Major Focus on Clover establishment and Management in 2021 22 April 2021 Teagasc launches photo competition showcasing biodiversity on equine farms 21 April 2021 Virtual event with Caroline Walsh, Grassland Farmer of the Year 20 April 2021 SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2021 19 April 2021 VistaMilk SFI Research Centre launches new project to measure carbon harvesting potential of Irish soils 16 April 2021 Sexing Technologies to open sorting lab in Ireland 15 April 2021 Status Orange, High Forest Fire Risk Warning 15 April 2021 Farmers Warned of UV Sunlight Cancer Risks 09 April 2021 Winners of the 2021 Agriculture and Horticulture Colleges Challenges Event 07 April 2021 Retirement of Professor Gerry Boyle, Director Teagasc 06 April 2021 Teagasc Virtual Forest Walks 2021 01 April 2021 NEWBIE New Entrant Competition - Meet the Finalists - Patrick Greenan 01 April 2021 NEWBIE New Entrant Competition- Meet the Finalists - Anne Marie Feighery 01 April 2021 Tipperary Poultry Farmer wins Newbie New Entrant Competition - Kylie Magner 01 April 2021 One year of Teagasc Signpost Webinar Series 30 March 2021 Teagasc launch growing guides for International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 29 March 2021 Environmental conservation key focus of Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk with Teagasc Kildalton 26 March 2021 Teagasc launch grass weed identification videos 23 March 2021 Factsheets launched to assist Farmers Maintain Water Quality 22 March 2021 Teagasc Launch the Environment Edge Podcast 19 March 2021 Dairygold supports future agri-leaders at University College Cork (UCC) 18 March 2021 Teagasc Daily - One year on 18 March 2021 Teagasc forest establishment workshops very well received 16 March 2021 FAIRshare PROJECT LAUNCHES FUNDING CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT DIGITALISATION OF AGRICULTURE ACROSS THE EU 16 March 2021 Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management Open for Applications 15 March 2021 New Teagasc Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreements 10 March 2021 EuroSheep - stakeholders identify issues to improve flock health and nutrition 09 March 2021 Water Quality Week 08 March 2021 New Head of Human Resources appointed in Teagasc 08 March 2021 New Head of Teagasc Animal and Bioscience Research Department 04 March 2021 New Head of International Relations and Corporate Strategy at Teagasc 26 February 2021 Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses - Teagasc Virtual College Open Days 23 February 2021 Predicted Drop in Farm Income to be Avoided Due To Brexit Trade Deal 22 February 2021 Webinar on the Role of Legumes in Reducing Fertilizer N Usage 19 February 2021 The microbial world at the touch of a button: handheld DNA sequencers show promise for monitoring microbes during food production 18 February 2021 DECADES OF TERROIR DEBATE SETTLED: WEATHER AND SOIL CRUCIAL TO MAKING GREAT WHISKY 17 February 2021 Teagasc Research Insights Webinar Series: Viruses- The Fightback and the Future 17 February 2021 €2.7million funding for Ireland-Wales ‘Healthy Oats’ collaboration 15 February 2021 APC Microbiome Ireland and University of Jiangnan sign co-operation agreement 05 February 2021 Forestry Workshops: A new forest – getting started 01 February 2021 Virtual Farmyard Tours 29 January 2021 Teagasc re-introduce COVID-19 telephone helpline for farmers 29 January 2021 Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions 27 January 2021 New Teagasc Online Slurry Spreader Calibration Calculator 26 January 2021 Digital potential of a sustainable natural economy 22 January 2021 Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference 21 January 2021 Teagasc to host ESEE21 Conference 19 January 2021 Grass10 2017-2020 Report Published 19 January 2021 Awards for Top Grassland Farmers 15 January 2021 Teagasc Highlight Farm Diversification Opportunities 13 January 2021 Minister Hackett launches Forest Carbon Tool 08 January 2021 Hemp for a Sustainable Future – Teagasc award at BTYSTE 2021 announced 07 January 2021 Launch of the January 2021 Once A Day Milking webinar 05 January 2021 New Joint programme between Teagasc and North Cork Creameries 04 January 2021 CALFCARE VIRTUAL WEEK - 18th to 21st January 2021
22 December 2021 International award for Teagasc early career researcher for showing that multi-species mixtures enhance grassland sustainability
21 December 2021 International Stakeholder Workshop on Best Practice for the Control of Human Pathogenic Microorganisms in Plant Production Systems
07 December 2021 Minister Pippa Hackett announces overall winner of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition 2021
02 December 2021 Promising results from Ireland’s first large scale measurement of methane emissions in beef cattle
26 November 2021 Winner of “The many uses of wood” Category of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
17 November 2021 Four Teagasc Researchers Included on the 2021 Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers
05 November 2021 Winner of ‘Our forests in autumn” Category of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
22 October 2021 VistaMilk SFI Research Centre welcomes the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to Teagasc Moorepark
04 October 2021 Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland publish the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report
10 September 2021 “It’s like admitting you are a failure”: Male farmer mental health help-seeking limited by Masculinity and Identity
09 September 2021 Sexed semen lab to be established at Teagasc Moorepark: accelerating genetic gain and improving beef output from dairy herds
17 August 2021 Multi-species swards grow more forage with less fertiliser, even under drought conditions
16 August 2021 Ireland’s food sector could have huge competitive advantage through sustainability-focused partnership between Devenish and Teagasc
10 August 2021 Dairy Processing Technology Centre signs MoU with VistaMilk paving the way for future dairy collaborations
21 July 2021 Sustainable soil management to unleash soil biodiversity potential and increase environmental, economic and social wellbeing
19 July 2021 Lower production costs and resilient food demand led to an increase in average farm income in 2020
16 July 2021 A Man with a Mission: Dr. Tom Walsh (1914-1988) ‘Harnessing the power of science for Irish agriculture’
01 July 2021 Teagasc invests €4m to create 40 Walsh Scholarship Postgraduate Opportunities in Agri-Food Research
23 June 2021 Launch of new Docufilm at the ESEE21 conference hosted by Teagasc: Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground
14 June 2021 ‘Let’s Talk Poultry’ – Teagasc launch the 3rd round webinar series to tackle poultry industry issues
14 June 2021 Winning Donegal Dairy Farm to host Virtual Farm Walk Richard Starrett and family - Winners of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2020
19 May 2021 Farmers and vets asked for their opinions on antibiotics in farming as part of cross-border project
04 May 2021 Burying Carbon - potential to enhance carbon sequestration without reducing grass productivity
26 April 2021 Significant interest in forest management at “Virtual Forest Walks” Take home message – walk your forest!
19 April 2021 VistaMilk SFI Research Centre launches new project to measure carbon harvesting potential of Irish soils
29 March 2021 Environmental conservation key focus of Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk with Teagasc Kildalton
16 March 2021 FAIRshare PROJECT LAUNCHES FUNDING CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT DIGITALISATION OF AGRICULTURE ACROSS THE EU
26 February 2021 Additional resources to meet demand for Green Cert Courses - Teagasc Virtual College Open Days
19 February 2021 The microbial world at the touch of a button: handheld DNA sequencers show promise for monitoring microbes during food production