agricultural Science

Listen: Growing Minds - Introduction to Leaving Cert Agricultural Science

Eddie Holton, education coordinator with Agri Aware, joins Sarah McIntosh for the first episode of the new Growing Minds podcast series.

NEWS 20 October 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - Introduction to Leaving Cert Agricultural Science

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Four new scholars selected for Nuffield's 2027 programme

Four new scholars selected for Nuffield's 2027 programme

NEWS 14 October 2026

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

NEWS 8 October 2026

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

NEWS 23 September 2026

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My Farming Week: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim

My Farming Week: Avril Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim

Herefords are a firm favourite for 21-year-old Avril, who farms alongside her father in county Leitrim.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Niamh Murphy spoke to some of this year’s agricultural science graduates about their roles in the future of farming.

NEWS 10 September 2026

More women work the land than actually own it

More women work the land than actually own it

Recent research and statistics show that progress is being made, but structural and cultural barriers continue to limit women's participation and visibility in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 26 August 2026

CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

CAO points: veterinary first preferences surge 42% as new courses come on stream

First-round CAO offers were made on Wednesday to 62,166 students, with 42% increase in veterinary medicine preferences and 7% decrease in agriculture.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation'.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers, agri professionals and those with strong farming roots are well represented among this year's Rose of Tralee escort line-up.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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