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The Dealer on 29 Sep 2021
Cork seeks to mirror Dutch food excellence model
Moorepark, UCC and MTU will provide the expertise for the new Slí Bia concept.
Ellen Durkin on 16 Aug 2021
Teagasc and UCC to host eighth Animal Welfare Science Conference
350 delegates from 32 countries will be hosted at the eighth International Animal Welfare Science Conference.
Noel Bardon on 27 Jul 2021
UCC and Kerry Group team up on dairy initiative
Kerry Group will provide resources for two students to complete the work-based post-graduate qualification programme.
Luke McDermott on 07 Jul 2021
Carbery Group launches new postgraduate scholarship at University College Cork
West Cork-based award-winning cheese producer Carbery Group will support one postgraduate student per year on a scholarship in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) over the next five years.
on 07 Jul 2021
Leading the way towards a low carbon footprint
Bord Bia data manager Dr Eleanor Murphy and Professor Thia Hennessy of UCC analyse the best-performing herds at reducing carbon footprint.
on 30 Jun 2021
Part funded training opportunities with Macra Agricultural Skillnet
The course will help participants to define their roles in the business, to explore ways of understanding and contributing to the farm
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Jun 2021
My Country Living: ‘Personally, I’d say we’re the centre of the universe’
Although she may be a Cork woman, from language to business and community, Denise Uí Bheaglaoi has embraced all aspects of living in west Kerry.
Noel Bardon on 10 Jun 2021
Carbery funds new UCC agri-business masters
The successful applicant will receive €10,630 of funding to cover their university fees, along with a further €2,500 stipend for their year of study.
Niall Hurson on 17 Mar 2021
Dairygold awards annual bursaries to UCC students
Dairygold’s sponsorship of the bursaries began in 2019 to mark the introduction of the first agricultural science degree at UCC.
Amii McKeever on 07 Feb 2021
Building restoration and farm diversification in Tipperary
Blackcastle Farm rears Piedmontese cattle, but now farm tours and craft clinics are also core parts of the business. This is with thanks to the farm buildings meticulously restored by the Commins'
Amii McKeever on 03 Feb 2021
Carving out a niche at Blackcastle Farm
Blackcastle Farm rears Piedmontese cattle, but now farm tours and craft clinics are also core parts of the business. This is with thanks to the farm buildings meticulously restored by the Commins'
Jack Kennedy on 20 Dec 2020
Vistamilk: A career in science, the agri-industry – or both?
Not many agribusinesses have taken on almost 100 employees in the last two years, but Vistamilk has, writes Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy on 16 Dec 2020
A career in science, the agri-industry – or both?
Not many agribusinesses have taken on almost 100 employees in the last two years, but Vistamilk has, writes Jack Kennedy
Janine Kennedy on 02 Sep 2020
15 years of food innovation at UCC
UCC's diploma programme in Speciality Food Production is celebrating its 15th anniversary; pivoting to an online 2020 commencement in compliance with COVID-19 protocol, writes Janine Kennedy.
on 02 Sep 2020
Macra Agricultural Skillnet News
Macra has published its Agricultural Skillnet training opportunities brochure for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021.
Niall Hurson on 26 Aug 2020
Taoiseach and Minister Coveney among ASA conference guests
The event takes place on Friday 11 September and will be streamed live.
Niall Hurson on 30 Jul 2020
ICOS rejigs dairy committee board
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has made a new appointment to its board.
Tommy Moyles on 29 Jul 2020
Pushing the boundaries of Irish whiskey
Katherine Condon found her perfect job while on a final year college visit to the world renowned Irish Distillers distillery in Midleton. Tommy Moyles writes
Odile Evans on 15 Jul 2020
New online master's in co-operative and social enterprise
ICOS Skillnet is funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. It has launched a new Masters
Odile Evans on 13 May 2020
UCC Co-Op school master's in sustainability
A new master's course at the Cork University Business School (CUBS), is offering students the chance to get to grips with sustainable agri-food industry development within a co-op structure.