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SUSI financial supports for full and part-time students
Sarah McIntosh
With the exams underway, students should look into the financial supports available through the SUSI grant, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 June 2025 Education
Agri-business management scholarship open for applications
A new initiative designed to support and retain students entering the agribusiness management programme was launched in partnership with Cormac Tagging, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 June 2025 Education
‘Curriculum changes' has put students off the subject
With the current agriculture science curriculum under review, survey results show the decline in the subject is causing a concern amongst teachers, writes Sarah McIntosh.
The points race is not the only path
With 61,000 students in Leaving Cert mode, it’s important to remember there are other education pathways to your chosen career.
4 June 2025 Education
Teagasc students celebrated at annual award ceremony
Waterford native Kate Curran has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD student of the year 2024.
28 May 2025 Education
Young Stock Podcast: top of the crop
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Sarah McIntosh speaks to students who took home prizes at the Teagasc/FBD student of the year ceremony on Thursday, 22 May.
26 May 2025 News
Waterford farmer named Teagasc/FBD student of the year
Waterford native Kate Curran has been awarded the prestigious title of Teagasc/FBD student of the year. Sarah McIntosh reports.
22 May 2025 News
New Zealand opportunity awaits ag-science students
A recruitment agency is collaborating with Irish universities to fill labour demands on farms in New Zealand, allowing students the opportunity to gain experience abroad.
21 May 2025 Education
Calling all 'Rising Rural Stars'
The search is on to find Ireland's 'Rising Rural Stars'. With a prize fund of €2,000, does your child have what it takes to be featured in this summer's IFJ Junior, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 May 2025 News
Horticulture sector needs ‘more skilled workers’
Experts give their take on the pathways and career opportunities across a growing industry now worth over €500m to the Irish economy.
14 May 2025 Education
Enterprising students steal the show with agri-themed ideas
From crafting suet cakes to creating a hoist, three students put agriculture on the map at the student enterprise final.
14 May 2025 Education
Martin Flynn turning tomato farming into a vine art
Third-generation grower, Martin Flynn, is combining technology with precision to produce a staggering 60 million tomatoes a year.
14 May 2025 Features