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Agri Careers: beefing up interest in Certified Irish Angus
Sarah McIntosh
The Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, which educates students on beef production, is celebrating 10 years at the National Ploughing Championships, writes Sarah McIntosh.
16 September 2024 News
Tirlán and Baileys offering €1,000 student bursaries
It is the third year that the companies are collaborating for the initiative and will be available for students going into their first year of Agricultural Science.
11 September 2024 News
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Agri Careers: working on a farm with 8,500 Angus cows in South Dakota
The second winner of this year’s ASA Travel Bursary from South East Technological University is Jack O’Connor from Co Tipperary, writes Sarah McIntosh.
7 August 2024 Careers