Agricultural science

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 3 December 2025

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

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Seed trade awards students to promote jobs in tillage

Seed trade awards students to promote jobs in tillage

NEWS 2 December 2025

Cryptosporidiosis vaccine delivers for Roscommon dairy farmer

Cryptosporidiosis vaccine delivers for Roscommon dairy farmer

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 December 2025

Bursary honours dairy farmer with funding for students

Bursary honours dairy farmer with funding for students

Bursary honours dairy farmer with funding for students

EDUCATION 26 November 2025

Nuffield Ireland announces the five new scholars of 2026

Nuffield Ireland announces the five new scholars of 2026

Nuffield Ireland announces the five new scholars of 2026

EDUCATION 19 November 2025

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The science of breeding show calves

The science of breeding show calves

Prof David Kenny, head of the Teagasc Animal and Bioscience Research Department in Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, takes a look at the science of breeding show calves.

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 October 2025

My Farming Week: Michael Martin, Ballybaun, Rathnure, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Michael Martin, Ballybaun, Rathnure, Co Wexford

Michael Martin, Ballybaun, Rathnure, Co Wexford.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Listen: Growing Minds – sowing the seeds for a future in agricultural science

Listen: Growing Minds – sowing the seeds for a future in agricultural science

On the first episode of our new podcast Growing Minds, aimed at secondary school students, Sarah McIntosh speaks to two college students about the different pathways into agriculture and student life.

PODCAST 8 October 2025

Ciara Ryan appointed manager of Thurles Mart

Ciara Ryan appointed manager of Thurles Mart

The Templederry woman has worked for Tirlán and Ceva Animal Health since graduating from UCD with a bachelor in agricultural science.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Types of calculations used in the beef industry - solutions and further reading

Types of calculations used in the beef industry - solutions and further reading

These solutions will give students an opportunity to work out and understand beef industry calculations in preparation for the Leaving Certificate 2026.

FOCUS SUPPLEMENTS 8 October 2025

Heslin appointed to new role at The Agricultural Trust

Heslin appointed to new role at The Agricultural Trust

The Westmeath man is making a move to the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin.

DEALER 8 October 2025

Getting hands-on experience with 800 cows in Idaho

Getting hands-on experience with 800 cows in Idaho

Siobhán Ryan, from University College Dublin, reports from Idaho, where she gained a fresh perspective on how American agriculture is compared to Irish agriculture.

FEATURE 8 October 2025

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FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

Precision agriculture market leader FJDynamics has joined forces with local farming firms Fossland Services (Ireland) and Stuart Dubois AgriSystems (Northern Ireland).

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

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