Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

New era dawns for Teagasc land-based apprentices

Over 40 students graduate from four innovative courses in landmark day for Teagasc education.

EDUCATION 11 February 2026

New era dawns for Teagasc land-based apprentices

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Are you stuck in a career rut?

Are you stuck in a career rut?

RECRUITMENT 11 February 2026

‘Stem gender problem’ needs to shift radically and quickly

‘Stem gender problem’ needs to shift radically and quickly

EDUCATION 4 February 2026

I Wish showcases the possibilities of STEM for girls

I Wish showcases the possibilities of STEM for girls

I Wish showcases the possibilities of STEM for girls

EDUCATION 4 February 2026

Landmark moment for Teagasc apprenticeships with first graduates

Landmark moment for Teagasc apprenticeships with first graduates

Landmark moment for Teagasc apprenticeships with first graduates

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Ireland leads landmark step in veterinary education

Ireland leads landmark step in veterinary education

Two new veterinary courses in Waterford and Letterkenny open for applicants with 80 new places available through the CAO in September.

EDUCATION 21 January 2026

Who are the industry Movers & Shakers this month?

Who are the industry Movers & Shakers this month?

With movement across the agri jobs market, let’s take a look at the latest appointments this month.

RECRUITMENT 21 January 2026

Elevating Irish cuisine for St Brigid’s Day

Elevating Irish cuisine for St Brigid’s Day

Food and tourism consultant Santina Kennedy is at the forefront of promoting Irish food at Imbolc.

FEATURES 21 January 2026

Lisa Clarke: ‘I had no farming experience, but I loved going onto farms’

Lisa Clarke: ‘I had no farming experience, but I loved going onto farms’

Lisa Clarke from Co Carlow recently completed a Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship.

EDUCATION 21 January 2026

Colette Twomey: 'pathways to careers are not just linear'

Colette Twomey: 'pathways to careers are not just linear'

Guidance counsellors are available to support students navigating all routes into courses.

EDUCATION 21 January 2026

Revised entry requirements for Teagasc courses for the 2026/27 academic year

Revised entry requirements for Teagasc courses for the 2026/27 academic year

A Teagasc review has resulted in new entry requirements for Level 5 and 6 programmes.

EDUCATION 21 January 2026

‘It’s time to look beyond the CAO points race’

‘It’s time to look beyond the CAO points race’

There are over 1,500 Further Education and Training (FET) courses, with a 12% increase in those choosing pathways outside the CAO.

EDUCATION 21 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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