Agricultural Science

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

Technological University of Shannon student Hayley Skehan is balancing a third level agricultural science and sustainability degree with milking alongside her father as he also works off farm.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

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New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

NEWS 23 September 2026

My Farming Week: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim

My Farming Week: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim

My Farming Week: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim

NEWS 17 September 2026

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

NEWS 10 September 2026

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More women work the land than actually own it

More women work the land than actually own it

Recent research and statistics show that progress is being made, but structural and cultural barriers continue to limit women's participation and visibility in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 9 July 2026

CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

First-round CAO offers were made on Wednesday to 62,166 students, with 42% increase in veterinary medicine preferences and 7% decrease in agriculture.

NEWS 9 July 2026

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation'.

NEWS 9 July 2026

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 9 July 2026

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers, agri professionals and those with strong farming roots are well represented among this year's Rose of Tralee escort line-up.

NEWS 9 July 2026

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

Professor Karina Pierce becomes the first woman to be appointed as UCD's dean of agriculture and head of the school of agriculture and food science.

NEWS 9 July 2026

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

Father and daughter Joe and Aoife Barrett will enter a farm partnership on their dairy calf to beef farm in Co Cork later this year. They told Tommy Moyles the reasoning behind the decision.

NEWS 9 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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