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Young Stock Podcast: ‘there are so many opportunities within agriculture’

This week’s guest is Clare native Rachel Clancy, who is a senior manager in the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board

NEWS 19 October 2026

Young Stock Podcast: ‘there are so many opportunities within agriculture’

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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

NEWS 23 September 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

NEWS 8 September 2026

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

NEWS 5 September 2026

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Agri Aware plans to double turnover

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

The farming advocacy and education organisation has been growing fast in recent years in both funding and reach.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

NOTS will take in two groups in January 2027 for its organic and biological green cert course, which takes 15 months to complete. They will run in Drumshambo, Co Leitrim, and Golden, Co Tipperary.

NEWS 24 August 2026

School anxiety: Bronagh Starrs on helping children return to the classroom

School anxiety: Bronagh Starrs on helping children return to the classroom

Psychotherapist Bronagh Starrs explains school anxiety and offers practical advice for parents supporting children with school avoidance.

HEALTH 24 August 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 24 August 2026

Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

Alternative career pathways: options beyond the CAO route

College is just one option for school leavers. Claire Murphy explores the education, training and employment pathways available beyond the CAO with guidance counsellor Dr Clare Finegan.

EDUCATION 24 August 2026

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

How to make the most of third level: supports, opportunities and campus life

Leaving Cert results are out and CAO offers have been made. As students prepare for third level, Claire Murphy explores the supports, opportunities and experiences available.

EDUCATION 24 August 2026

Cavan and Sligo farmers win Organic Trust bursary awards

Cavan and Sligo farmers win Organic Trust bursary awards

Liam Gilligan from Co Sligo and James Conway from Co Cavan have been selected as the recipients of this year’s Organic Trust bursary award.

NEWS 24 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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