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ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

Maria Ní Mhaicín travelled to Scotland as part of the ASA/Irish Farmers Journal bursary to complete her placement.

EDUCATION 22 July 2026

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

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Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship opens for applications

Teagasc farm manager apprenticeship opens for applications

NEWS 20 July 2026

College placement: what you need to know

College placement: what you need to know

EDUCATION 8 July 2026

Watch: fencing demo garners huge interest at BEEF 2026

Watch: fencing demo garners huge interest at BEEF 2026

Watch: fencing demo garners huge interest at BEEF 2026

NEWS 1 July 2026

Student enterprise final celebrates young entrepreneurs

Student enterprise final celebrates young entrepreneurs

Student enterprise final celebrates young entrepreneurs

EDUCATION 13 May 2026

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First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

Level 6 advanced certificate in horsemanship (equitation) student Robyn Dowling took home the crown at the Teagasc/FBD student of the year awards for 2025.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

In this week’s episode, Sarah McIntosh sits down with Katie Gleeson to discuss the power of social media, challenges facing dairy farmers and her return to education.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman, owner of FarmYard CrossFit, has carved a niche business in farm diversification, turning an old shed into a rural fitness hub.

FEATURES 25 February 2026

‘I used to think that privilege was the same as posh. But it’s about far more'

‘I used to think that privilege was the same as posh. But it’s about far more'

Its no harm to remember that many of us live a life of privilege.

FEATURES 25 February 2026

Young Stock: thinking time for those looking at further study or careers

Young Stock: thinking time for those looking at further study or careers

In this week’s episode, Noel Bardon and Rachel Donovan discuss some of the common questions that crop up with students preparing for the next step in their study or career journey.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Farmer-led funding for 2026 to increase to €400.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Big win for Ballyhaise

Big win for Ballyhaise

Seven colleges took part in a full day of practical and skills-based competitions at the Teagasc ag colleges day.

DEALER 25 February 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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