Teagasc is delighted to announce the recent opening of the 2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award, recognising farmers who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation to successfully integrate ...
A major new study has mapped how changes across agriculture, forestry and land use could help Ireland achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while increasing protein and renewable energy production.
At Kildalton College we offer a range of full time courses, from Level 5 to 7. Our courses are delivered through a combination of classwork and practical skills training along with a period of ...
Good health is essential for good welfare but they are not the same thing. An animal in good health can suffer poor welfare. In the long-term, poor welfare will contribute to health problems. We are ...
What does expanding organic farming mean for Irish agriculture? Ireland has experienced a rapid expansion in organic farming, supported by the Organic Farming Scheme and wider national and European ...
We have reviewed the draft roadmap document and provide some comments and suggestions to not only help Ireland to meet EU legal obligations to reduce food waste by 2030, but to also achieve a more ...
A new study shows that solar photovoltaic systems can reduce emissions and energy costs on dairy farms, with spring-calving systems showing slightly stronger economic and environmental performance.
Forest owners preparing for thinning, timber harvesting or clearfelling are being encouraged to plan ahead and take a whole-forest approach to maximising the value of their resource. That was the main ...
The Dairy Edge is Teagasc’s weekly dairy podcast for farmers. Presented by James Dunne and Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialists, the podcasts will cover the latest information, insights and ...
specify suitable diets for livestock depending on their nutrient requirements, understand the impact nutrition on efficiency of production appraise ingredients for use in ruminant diets. This course ...
The National Beef Conference took place on on Tuesday, 18 th November in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Beef Farming 2025: Value, Profit and ...
A number of other specialised training courses are available on request. Courses below can be modified for in-company training. Click for more information on in-company and bespoke training. If you ...