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China dairy probe ‘dog that didn’t bark in the night’

Former EU chief agricultural trade negotiator John Clarke said he thinks the investigation by China is symbolic.

11 September 2024 News

In pictures: Agricultural Science Association banquet 2024

On Thursday, 5 September, members of the industry gathered for the ASA banquet, held at the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny.

10 September 2024 News
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Farmers shouldn’t get 'knickers in a twist’ on Mercosur - former EU negotiator

Former EU chief agricultural trade negotiator John Clarke said a Mercosur trade deal should not be a source of concern for Irish beef farmers.

5 September 2024 News
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Ag science decline continues as concerns heighten

Following the Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers, it is a worrying time for the future of the industry, with a decline of students interested in studying agriculture, writes Sarah McIntosh.

4 September 2024 News
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Rural Ireland students struggling with accommodation shortages

Survey results show, 84% of agriculture science students are worried about the impact commuting will have on their academia as more students are being forced to drive to college, writes Sarah McIntosh

28 August 2024 Education

CAO: drop across the board for ag science points

First-round CAO offers were made on Wednesday to 56,571 students, with an 11% drop in agriculture and veterinary courses, writes Sarah McIntosh.

28 August 2024 News

2024/2025 Leaving Certificate agricultural science study guides

Welcome back to the 2024/ 2025 agricultural science study guides, brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal, Agri Aware and Irish Agricultural Science Teachers Association.

23 August 2024 Editorial
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New ‘Intro to Ag’ course hoping to increase student’s interest

Agri Aware and Laois Offaly Education and Training Board launch new transition year course to increase the numbers of students studying agriculture science, writes Sarah McIntosh.

14 August 2024 Education
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Educational bodies join forces to combat ag science decline

Agri Aware and LOETB launch new ‘Intro to Ag’ Transition Year programme to increase the number of students taking up the subject and pursuing careers within the industry, writes Sarah McIntosh.

12 August 2024 News