Agriculture
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Student blogs: farm trials and pedigree dairy herds
The ASA professional work experience bursary presents undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and commercial experience on farm. Writes Irene Bermingham.
Janine Kennedy on 14 Apr 2021
UCD student Haoyang Jiao dreams of green fields and small farms
Irish music and the vibrant green landscape brought Chinese UCD student Haoyang Jiao to our shores in 2019, but agriculture and food production are what’s making him want to stay. Janine Kennedy write
Irene Bermingham on 13 Apr 2021
Foróige career coaching clinic in veterinary and agriculture
Foróige invites teenagers across the country to register for its free virtual career clinic this Wednesday 14 April.
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
Life after an agricultural degree
The annual Waterford Institute of Technology department of science careers day gave a virtual stage to the college’s past agricultural students, who shared their career experiences since graduation.
Janine Kennedy on 17 Mar 2021
Is converting to organic systems worthwhile?
In our last edition, Janine Kennedy investigated the low rates of organic farming in Ireland compared to our EU counterparts. This week, she discusses whether conversion is truly worth your while.
Janine Kennedy on 10 Mar 2021
Why is Ireland’s organic farming rate so low?
To reach the EU’s Farm to Fork goals by 2030, Ireland’s organic farming area will have to increase drastically. Is this easier said than done? Janine Kennedy investigates
Irene Bermingham on 31 Jan 2021
On-the-ground learning opportunities with Teagasc national colleges
If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture or horticulture, but not quite ready to commit to a four-year degree, consider a level five certificate at a Teagasc-approved college.
Irene Bermingham on 27 Jan 2021
On the ground learning
If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture or horticulture, but not quite ready to commit to a four-year degree, consider a Level 5 certificate at a Teagasc-approved college.
Damien O'Reilly on 30 Sep 2020
Damien’s Diary: more to the story than meets the eye
No one wants to ban alcohol to stop alcoholism - why should we need to ban farming to stop climate change? Damien O'Reilly writes.
Damien O'Reilly on 29 Sep 2020
Damien’s Diary: more to the story than meets the eye
No one wants to ban alcohol to stop alcoholism - why should we need to ban farming to stop climate change? Damien O'Reilly writes.
Damien O'Reilly on 29 Jul 2020
Damien’s Diary: no future without farmers
Lockdown has shown us that we can live without a lot, but farming isn't one of those things. Damien O'Relly comments.
Damien O'Reilly on 28 Jul 2020
No future without farmers
Lockdown has shown us that we can live without a lot, but farming isn't one of those things. Damien O'Relly comments.
Katherine O'Leary on 03 Jun 2020
Meeting and eating under the COVID-19 cloud
Katherine O’Leary momentarily forgets COVID-19 restrictions and enjoys covering the silage pit.
Damien O'Reilly on 06 May 2020
Damien's Dairy: the wrong time to point fingers
From fruit picking to journalism, freebie culture is affecting our ability to make a living wage, writes Damien O'Reilly.
Damien O'Reilly on 05 May 2020
The wrong time to point fingers
From fruit picking to journalism, freebie culture is affecting our ability to make a living wage, writes Damien O'Reilly.
Damien O'Reilly on 04 Mar 2020
Damien O'Reilly: farmers taking one for the team
The communication vacuum between agriculture and society is full of dangerous misinformation, Damien O'Reilly writes.
Damien O'Reilly on 03 Mar 2020
Farmers taking one for the team
The communication vacuum between agriculture and society is full of dangerous misinformation, Damien O'Reilly writes.
Amii McKeever on 20 Nov 2019
When it comes to our food – we are the spoilt children
The Nuffield Ireland Conference provided a much-needed dose of positivity in what was otherwise a very negative week in the media for Irish agriculture. Amii McKeever writes.
Katherine O'Leary on 16 Oct 2019
Something fishy going on in Clare
On a recent trip with her husband Tim, Katherine O’Leary was extremely impressed with the hospitality in Co Clare, as well as the work of the local fishermen
Katherine O'Leary on 11 Sep 2019
Katherine O'Leary: getting the facts and figures right
As excitement for the Ploughing builds and the IFA elections in sight, Katherine O’Leary tells us why it’s so important to have your figures in check