Agricultural Science study guides 2023/2024

Welcome back to the 2023/2024 agricultural science study guides, brought to you by the Irish Farmers Journal, Agri Aware and the Irish Agricultural Science Teachers Association (IASTA).

This year, we have two options for your students - Option 1: digital and Option 2: print plus digital.

Students will be able to order a hard copy of the paper (maximum 30 weeks, starting Thursday 7 September), while also availing of the wealth of relevant content and videos that have been developed within the dedicated Schools Hub area on www.farmersjournal.ie via digital access.

This year, we are delighted to offer students the following subscription options, packed with amazing value!

€20: digital subscription

Our digital subscription provides students with digital premium access to the Irish Farmers Journal website, Schools Hub and e-paper access.

Normally €159, students will only have to pay €20 - a saving of 84%!

€50: paper and digital access

Our print plus digital offer includes access to the Irish Farmers Journal in print and online:

  • Print edition delivered weekly throughout the school year (maximum 30 weeks, starting Thursday 7 September).
  • Digital access to our website and Farmers Journal Live app.
  • Plus, a FREE Irish Farmers Journal backpack (RRP €35).
  • Normally €234, students will only have to pay €50 - a saving of 82%!

    DEIS schools

    **50% Discount available for DEIS schools. Call 01-419 9505 or 01-419 9525 or email agsci@farmersjournal.ie to place your order.

    The 2023/2024 study guide offer includes:

  • Study guides: access to the agricultural science study guides throughout the school year (30 weeks), plus access to the 2022 and 2021 study guides, videos, student worksheets and other online resources.
  • Student activities: A brand-new student activity will be available each week to supplement the weekly study guide. This resource can be used by students in school or at home to further their understanding of the topics covered in the study guides each week.
  • Access to dedicated Schools Hub area within farmersjournal.ie: The Irish Farmers Journal Schools Hub is the home for all of the Leaving Certificate agricultural science content produced each week, including weekly study guides, classroom videos with Irish Farmers Journal specialists, student activities, along with any articles related to the study guide content.
  • Tullamore Farm: The Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep demonstration farm in Tullamore will make data available to students. This data will be updated throughout the school year. The data made available will include details on animal weights, diets, target weights and body condition scores, along with grass growth reports and sustainability initiatives in place on Tullamore Farm.
  • Signposting: The Irish Farmers Journal will highlight relevant articles related to the study guide content covered in the weekly study guides.
  • Classroom videos: The Irish Farmers Journal’s specialist team will produce videos based on the study guide topics throughout the year to further enhance students' understanding of the topics covered in the study guides. Videos can be used in class or watched from home.
  • Overview of Irish agriculture: The Irish Farmers Journal specialist team will produce a short video series, offering students an overview of the key points from each sector (beef, dairy, tillage, sheep, ag business and machinery).
  • Schools Hub videos: A series of ‘how to’ videos will be available for students and teachers. These videos will showcase the key features and educational tools available. These videos will also cover navigating the Schools Hub, accessing the dedicated ag science video hub, along with utilising the ag science e-paper folder, with ‘clickable’ links, back issues of the study guides and dictionary of essential ag science terms.
  • Download the e-paper to read offline without an internet connection: Explore over 13 years of past editions of the Irish Farmers Journal through our e-paper archives, including the 2022 and 2021 study guides.
  • Access to our app and all farmersjournal.ie content: including multimedia learning tools - videos, podcasts, Schools hub and more!
  • Read on any smartphone, tablet or PC device.
  • If you have not already received the brochure for this year's offer, please email agsci@farmersjournal.ie.

    To place your order, visit www.ifj.ie/2023studyguides or call 01-419 9525 or 01-419 9505.