Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Future-proofing pipeline of talent for ag science

After a successful pilot, the ‘Intro to Ag’ programme is being delivered nationwide to 5,000 students, with the aim of increasing uptake in ag science, writes Sarah McIntosh.

FEATURE 25 December 2025

Future-proofing pipeline of talent for ag science

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‘I had to jump through hoops and build my experience’

‘I had to jump through hoops and build my experience’

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Putting down rural roots in Ireland is Oz-some

Putting down rural roots in Ireland is Oz-some

Putting down rural roots in Ireland is Oz-some

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Feet up, wellies off – farm life and festivities

Feet up, wellies off – farm life and festivities

Feet up, wellies off – farm life and festivities

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Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

Theatres across Ireland come to life each Christmas with performances that bring the joy of song, dance and laughter to all. We slip into Dame mode and check out what’s on offer... oh yes we do!

AROUND THE COUNTRY 3 December 2025

Curtains up: pantos around the country this Christmas

Curtains up: pantos around the country this Christmas

Whether you’re bringing kids, catching a night out with friends, or just want a festive treat, there’s a panto out there for everyone. Here are a number that are taking place this Christmas.

L2 3 December 2025

Listen: Growing Minds – episode two, part two

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In the second part of episode two of the new podcast for secondary school students, experts continue the conversation and advise students on their individual investigative study.

PODCAST 3 December 2025

Young butcher Emily Callaghan cuts through competition with craft skills

Young butcher Emily Callaghan cuts through competition with craft skills

Promoting the value of high-quality meat as she masters her craft, award-winning butcher Emily Callaghan urges consumers to support local.

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Irish vet defies the odds to represent Ireland despite hearing challenges

Irish vet defies the odds to represent Ireland despite hearing challenges

Shona Maguire is the first Irish woman to compete in judo at the Deaflympics in Japan.

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Agricultural science to benefit from college collaboration

Agricultural science to benefit from college collaboration

Dundalk Institute of Technology and Queen’s University Belfast announce a major partnership to establish University College in Dundalk.

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Industry movers and shakers in the agri jobs sector

Industry movers and shakers in the agri jobs sector

With new appointments announced, we take a look at recent movements in the agri jobs market.

RECRUITMENT 3 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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