agricultural Science

‘We need the final budget to be more than it is now’ says Minister Heydon

At the ASA CAP2028 event held in the Irish Farm Centre, Minister Martin Heydon emphasised the need for the final CAP budget to be more than what it is now.

NEWS 12 November 2026

‘We need the final budget to be more than it is now’ says Minister Heydon

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New CAP can start in January 2028 'with a fair wind', says Minister Heydon

New CAP can start in January 2028 'with a fair wind', says Minister Heydon

SCHEMES 12 November 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - get to know the ag science exam

Listen: Growing Minds - get to know the ag science exam

NEWS 27 October 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - Introduction to Leaving Cert Agricultural Science

Listen: Growing Minds - Introduction to Leaving Cert Agricultural Science

Listen: Growing Minds - Introduction to Leaving Cert Agricultural Science

NEWS 20 October 2026

Four new scholars selected for Nuffield's 2027 programme

Four new scholars selected for Nuffield's 2027 programme

Four new scholars selected for Nuffield's 2027 programme

NEWS 14 October 2026

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

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

Technological University of Shannon student Hayley Skehan is balancing a third level agricultural science and sustainability degree with milking alongside her father as he also works off farm.

NEWS 8 October 2026

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

The new agriculture degree is being delivered by Queen’s from the School of Biological Sciences building in Belfast.

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

Up to 300 young people are getting behind the wheel as part of a department-funded tractor driving and safety training initiative.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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