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Letters to the Editor on 15 Sep 2021
Letter: farmers’ perceptions of, attitudes towards & willingness to plant trees
"A survey for farmers on trees" - Aine Ni Dhubhain, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science
Rachel Donovan on 10 Sep 2021
George Ramsbottom elected 72nd president of the ASA
George Ramsbottom succeeds Anne Marie Butler to become the new president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA).
Noel Bardon on 28 Aug 2021
Belmullet farmers to enhance rare bumblebee habitats through EIP
A new agri-environmental scheme has been launched for the country’s rarest bee.
The Dealer on 25 Aug 2021
UCD farmers' fundraising efforts remain strong
The closure of college campuses did not prevent UCD Ag Soc from raising a commendable sum for two worthy causes.
Adam Woods on 04 Aug 2021
Ian Gordon (1928-2021): a true pioneer in the area of farm animal reproduction
Professor Ian Gordon was world renowned for his work in the area of oestrus synchronisation in sheep and embryo transfer in cattle.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Jul 2021
Multispecies swards driving higher liveweight gains
Both lambs and beef cattle have higher weight gains on multispecies swards attendees at an AHDB webinar were told.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
The craic and the heat in a continental piggery with 900 cows to milk
Hannah Woods is one of the lucky few UCD ag science students to travel abroad for a portion of their work placement in 2021. She tells us about her experience so far.
Barry Cassidy on 06 Jul 2021
Irish agri-food researchers draw down over €100m in EU grants
Teagasc was the most successful Irish organisation in drawing down funds from the Horizon 2020 grants programme.
Niall Hurson on 23 Jun 2021
Young farmers needed for the industry to meet challenges
Professor of Agriculture and Food Economics at UCD Michael Wallace says high startup costs as one of the biggest challenges facing young farmers.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jun 2021
The next generation: Cian Minogue, Tuamgraney, Co Clare
In our series on the next generation of people working in agriculture, we talk to Cian Minogue, a fourth-year UCD animal and crop production student working with a contractor in Suffolk, England.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jun 2021
The next generation: Aoife Quinn, Enniscrone, Co Sligo
In our series focused on the next generation in agriculture, UCD student Aoife Quinn tells of her experience in dairy, beef, sheep and pig enterprises as part of her college placement programme.
Stephen Robb on 17 Jun 2021
UCD launches new accelerator programme for ag-tech and food-tech start-ups
The new accelerator programme is designed for ag-tech and food-tech start-ups.
Niall Hurson on 15 Jun 2021
New member appointed to Kepak board
The new addition to the board has worked on the development and marketing of agribusiness sustainability programmes in a number of countries.
Contributor on 02 Jun 2021
Late-season disease control – the route to harvest
The importance of final disease control sprays can vary with the crop but successful ramularia control has become much more complex following the loss of chlorothalonil, writes Tom McCabe of UCD.
Siobhán Walsh on 26 May 2021
How do multispecies swards affect animal performance?
Animal performance looks to be improved in animals grazing multispecies swards, according to the latest research.
on 19 May 2021
What’s on offer at UCD for prospective students?
Hannah Woods takes a look at the broad range of ag courses at UCD you might not have considered
Neil Maher on 15 May 2021
UCD AgSoc grand raffle launched for 2021
UCD's agricultural science society has launched its 2021 Grand Raffle, raising funds for Embrace Farm and Strange Boat Donor Foundation.
Irene Bermingham on 12 May 2021
Funding available for ag master’s
UCD’s distance learning master’s programme in agricultural extension and innovation, funded by Macra Skillnet, educates students on communicating with and supporting farmers.
The Dealer on 05 May 2021
UCD AgSoc Grand Raffle returns
I see the Agricultural Society in UCD has launched its Grand Raffle for 2021, with a top prize of €1,000 cash, sponsored by the Irish Angus Society.
Irene Bermingham on 26 Apr 2021
Job of the week: internship at UCD’s School of Veterinary Medicine
Applications are now being accepted for an internship in farm animal clinical studies at University College Dublin (UCD) School of Veterinary Medicine, writes Irene Bermingham.