Sarah McIntosh

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New Nuffield Ireland 2026 scholars announced

At the annual Nuffield Ireland conference, five new scholars were announced, with their topics focusing on vet shortages, succession and bird flu, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 14 November 2025

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Pat Whelan: ‘knowledge is not written in books or locked away in classrooms’

Pat Whelan: ‘knowledge is not written in books or locked away in classrooms’

EDUCATION 12 November 2025

Balancing bovines to burgers: Annmarie Naughton has forged her own career

Balancing bovines to burgers: Annmarie Naughton has forged her own career

CAREERS 12 November 2025

Futureproof your career at Dairy Day

Futureproof your career at Dairy Day

Futureproof your career at Dairy Day

EDUCATION 5 November 2025

Beefing up interest in agriculture across Northern Ireland

Beefing up interest in agriculture across Northern Ireland

Beefing up interest in agriculture across Northern Ireland

EDUCATION 5 November 2025

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Industry movers and shakers in the agri jobs sector

Industry movers and shakers in the agri jobs sector

Sarah McIntosh takes a look at recent appointments across the agribusiness and agri food sector.

RECRUITMENT 1 October 2025

Listen: Growing Minds – sowing the seeds for a future in agricultural science

Listen: Growing Minds – sowing the seeds for a future in agricultural science

On the first episode of our new podcast Growing Minds, aimed at secondary school students, Sarah McIntosh speaks to two college students about the different pathways into agriculture and student life.

PODCAST 1 October 2025

Women & Agriculture 2025 – in pictures from Sligo

Women & Agriculture 2025 – in pictures from Sligo

Over 500 people attended the Women & Agriculture conference in Sligo, with discussions on succession and mental health centered around ‘minding you’ – it was truly a day to remember.

LIVING LIFE 1 October 2025

Menopause in the workplace: 'we want to start a conversation'

Menopause in the workplace: 'we want to start a conversation'

Research shows menopause is a significant workplace issue with many employees experiencing negative impacts on their careers due to a lack of support.

CAREERS 1 October 2025

AI changing the face of agribusiness

AI changing the face of agribusiness

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the agricultural sector, increasing data-driven decision making and efficiencies on farms.

RECRUITMENT 1 October 2025

Teachers are concerned as AI policy falls short

Teachers are concerned as AI policy falls short

Irish educators warn that the lack of AI policy from the Department of Education is leaving school and colleges unprepared for the future.

CL-IFJHOME 1 October 2025

‘My time in Idaho opened my eyes to the scale abroad’

‘My time in Idaho opened my eyes to the scale abroad’

Five agriculture science students received a €1,000 ASA bursary to support them in completing a placement abroad and return to college with expanded knowledge.

EDUCATION 1 October 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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