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Women coming back to the workforce

Returning to the workplace can be an intimidating prospect for some women but there are programmes in place providing support, writes Sarah McIntosh.

RECRUITMENT 2 April 2025

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CAO guide: the 2025 application process

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Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland

Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

EDUCATION 9 October 2024

CAO guide: the 2025 application process

CAO guide: the 2025 application process

Before starting the process of selecting courses it’s important for students to take time to think about what they want to do after leaving school, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 9 October 2024

Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year

Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year

University College Cork and Teagasc join forces to recognise the academic achievement of agricultural science students from the 2024 graduating class, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 9 October 2024

‘The real experience is in the outback’

‘The real experience is in the outback’

Cormac Price from Co Meath is working on a tillage farm in Australia and enjoying using his new found responsibilities, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 9 October 2024

‘The Australian culture is similar to Ireland’s, but with more sunshine’

‘The Australian culture is similar to Ireland’s, but with more sunshine’

In the last of our ASA travel bursaries series, Emily Cosgrove from UCD talks about her time in Australia in conversation with Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 9 October 2024

Careers: ‘There are many opportunities and benefits within the sector’

Careers: ‘There are many opportunities and benefits within the sector’

As part of the ASA travel bursary series, Brona McCabe from the Dundalk Institute of Technology talks about her experience working on JF Cobb & Sons dairy farm in Dorset, England.

EDUCATION 9 October 2024

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships

Ahead of this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, labour shortages and interest rates are two of the challenges facing the sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

RECRUITMENT 9 October 2024

Food innovation needs the right supports to succeed

Food innovation needs the right supports to succeed

When it comes to small food businesses, innovation is the key to success. However, it can be difficult for small business owners to find the time and space to think creatively, writes Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 9 October 2024

Careers: milking 1,600 cows on a dairy farm in New Zealand

Careers: milking 1,600 cows on a dairy farm in New Zealand

As part of the ASA travel bursaries series, Etain Coughlan from SETU Waterford carried out her professional work experience in New Zealand. In conversation with Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 9 October 2024

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New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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