Agricultural science

Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

On day one of the ASA international trip, beef prices and trade are at the forefront of discussions, as America is seeing a 75-year low in herd size, Sarah McIntosh reports.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

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British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

NEWS 20 May 2026

Movers & Shakers: most recent appointments in the agri sector

Movers & Shakers: most recent appointments in the agri sector

CAREERS 13 May 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - audio revision notes preview

Listen: Growing Minds - audio revision notes preview

Listen: Growing Minds - audio revision notes preview

FEATURE 12 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: live from the 'Intro to Ag Fair' with Kaleb Cooper

Young Stock Podcast: live from the 'Intro to Ag Fair' with Kaleb Cooper

Young Stock Podcast: live from the 'Intro to Ag Fair' with Kaleb Cooper

NEWS 20 April 2026

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Growing Minds audio revision quiz answers

Growing Minds audio revision quiz answers

The Irish Farmers Journal released a new episode of Growing Minds podcast on Tuesday 12 May 2026, featuring audio revision notes and a quick-fire quiz. Answers to the questions are below.

QUIZZES 3 February 2026

Equestrian career off to a flying start for Meath graduate

Equestrian career off to a flying start for Meath graduate

Tara Carroll, who is taking part in the Godolphin Flying Start programme, on the oppurtunities in equine.

EDUCATION 3 February 2026

Surge in veterinary preferences, but not enough supply

Surge in veterinary preferences, but not enough supply

An increase in 198% of applications on this years CAO looking to study veterinary medicine, but only 80 new courses are available.

EDUCATION 3 February 2026

STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

Agricultural innovation was to the fore at a major STEM event in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

EDUCATION 3 February 2026

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

The CAO has reported a 198% increase in total mentions of veterinary medicine, with new courses in high demand, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 3 February 2026

Ag graduates have a bright future ahead in Ireland

Ag graduates have a bright future ahead in Ireland

From further education, travel and diverse job opportunities, final year students have decisions to make on what’s next after college.

RECRUITMENT 3 February 2026

Agri Aware's walk and talk series expands to 15 events

Agri Aware's walk and talk series expands to 15 events

Series offers second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step on to farms across the country.

NEWS 3 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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