LATEST ARTICLES
News
What about the new vet school, Taoiseach?
The Dealer
With Simon Harris poised to be the next Taoiseach, it will be interesting to see what happens to the country’s new vet school which was under his remit as Minister for Higher Education.
27 March 2024 News
‘Earning as you learn’ as a farm apprentice
Speaking at the webinar, college principal John Mulhearn said that the two year apprenticeships are a “definite pathway that everyone should thoroughly examine”.
22 March 2024 News
Calls for upland farming module to form part of Green Cert
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association vice president said that that "upland farmer education is crucial for promoting sustainable agriculture, and protecting our way of life.”
Live webinar on land-based apprenticeships
This event is suitable for students, employers and guardians, who are considering a career in agriculture, horticulture and wider agriculture industry.
19 March 2024 News
Sheamie Garrihy opens Lidl Farm 2024
Toy Show Star Sheamie Garrihy has joined forces with the Lidl Farm for the 2024 school season, writes Grace Hanna.
15 March 2024 Living Life
Lidl launches 2024 farm experience for schoolchildren
Launching this year's "The Lidl Farm" is young farmer and The Late Late Toy Show star Sheamie Garrihy.
15 March 2024 News
XL Vets backs UL for new vet school
XL Vets has supported the proposal for a new veterinary degree programme at UL by signing a memorandum of understanding with the university.
13 March 2024 News
Agri Careers: ‘the Farm Walk and Talk will help us in the actual exam’
Tullamore Farm and Agri Aware hosted more than 300 students last week for a practical day of learning, writes Sarah McIntosh.
6 March 2024 Education
'Detailed discussions' continue into new vet school
Minister Simon Harris said this week that capacity for vet students must be increased in Ireland adding that he is working to achieve this "as soon as is possible".
6 March 2024 News
Minister recognises key role of machinery industry for wider agriculture
The FTMTA conference ‘Navigating the Evolving Agricultural Machinery Landscape’ recently took place at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois, with over 150 industry personal attending.
28 February 2024 News
Clearing the fog – making medical information accessible
Patients for Patient Safety Ireland members seek joined up thinking related to health literacy. That’s so that people know, from their teens, how to understand health information correctly and access.
28 February 2024 Health
Students on tour ahead of the Certified Irish Angus schools final
Five schools that are participating in the Certified Irish Angus schools competition flew to Belgium last week for a farm-to-fork study tour, writes Sarah McIntosh.
27 February 2024 Education