Agricultural Science

Lack of planning prevents farmers from diversifying

Styles maintained that the problem among the farming community in terms of diversification up to now has been a lack of planning.

NEWS 16 April 2025

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Seed trade announces €4,500 bursaries for students

Seed trade announces €4,500 bursaries for students

NEWS 4 March 2025

Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan

Tributes paid to Michael O'Sullivan

NEWS 19 February 2025

Survey shows 13% of ag science graduates plan to farm after college

Survey shows 13% of ag science graduates plan to farm after college

Survey shows 13% of ag science graduates plan to farm after college

AGRI JOBS 12 February 2025

Industry movers and shakers

Industry movers and shakers

Industry movers and shakers

CAREERS 29 January 2025

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‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

A farm technician apprenticeship is a practical way to gain a formal qualification in the agriculture sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 18 December 2024

CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view

CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view

Two students who are currently studying new agri-food related courses share their experiences, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 18 December 2024

Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist

Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist

The winning project was titled 'An Investigation into using Total Leaf-Area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground biomass at all stages in the growth of selected Root-Crop Plants'.

NEWS 18 December 2024

‘We're going to need a steady supply of educated young people’

‘We're going to need a steady supply of educated young people’

Young Cavan farmer Barry Stratford won five awards, including the FBD Trust Overall Student of the Year, at University College Cork’s recent graduation ceremony. In conversation with Sarah McIntosh

EDUCATION 18 December 2024

Agri Aware’s farm walk and talk series returns this February

Agri Aware’s farm walk and talk series returns this February

Just under 4,000 students took part in these farm walk events in 2024.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Working away from home has many opportunities

Working away from home has many opportunities

In week two of our series on young people working abroad at Christmas, graduates in Canada and Vietnam share their experiences , writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 18 December 2024

Scope for ‘big gains’ by breeding TB resistance

Scope for ‘big gains’ by breeding TB resistance

The chief executive of AI Services spoke to the NI Institute of Agricultural Science before last week's RUAS Winter Fair.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 December 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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