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New project to look at deer numbers in Ireland
Amy Forde
Stakeholders in the agriculture and forestry industries are struggling in identifying deer density thresholds in Ireland, ATU has said.
14 August 2024 News
New research project to look at sudden farm deaths and injuries
The study aims to understand the economic and social impacts of sudden farm deaths and traumatic injuries on farms.
24 July 2024 News
Payment of €300/cow needed – UCD economist
At the Tullamore Farm National Suckler and Sheep Open Day, professor Michael Wallace said supports for sucker cows need to reach €300 a head to sustain these farms.
The many hats of Liam Herlihy
The Dealer ponders over the internal machinations of Liam Herlihy as he celebrates FBD funding Teagasc rival UCD.
24 July 2024 Dealer
New research project to examine calf welfare
Earlier this month, Minister for State Martin Heydon announced funding of €22.3m for the 21 different new research projects.
24 July 2024 News
Increased regulation hitting agricultural output
Michael Wallace, Professor of Agriculture and Food Economics at UCD, considers the implications of the findings of the KPMG report.
24 July 2024 News
Young Stock Podcast: three ag science graduates, three years on
Tommy O'Sullivan, Niamh Keane and Darragh Giblin are this week's guests on the Young Stock podcast.
22 July 2024 News
Applications open to join the 2024 AgTechUCD Agccelerator programme
AgTechUCD announced that it is seeking applications from early-stage start-ups with innovative products and services in the AgTech, agri-food, equine and veterinary sectors.
22 July 2024 News
UCD Lyons Farm to receive €14m to improve educational facilities
FBD and UCD announce investment in new agricultural research and education facilities and laboratories at UCD Lyons Farm.
16 July 2024 News
Bridging skills gaps in agriculture: the role of micro-credentials
The agriculture and food sectors are rapidly transforming, driven by challenges and technological advancements.
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Investigation of summer scour in calves
Researchers in Teagasc Grange are investigating summer scour syndrome, which is mostly prevalent in weaned dairy and dairy-beef calves, and symptoms to be aware of.
5 July 2024 News
Farmer suicide rate far higher than average - HSE
The study found that farmers over 65 were twice as likely to die by suicide than those outside the sector.
3 July 2024 News