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ASA bursary helps student put precision farming into practice

DKIT student Shane Halpenny travelled to Cambridgeshire as part of the ASA/Irish Farmers Journal bursary to complete his placement.

EDUCATION 29 July 2026

ASA bursary helps student put precision farming into practice

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DEALER 29 July 2026

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

ASA bursary: how sheep genetics shaped a Mayo student’s placement

EDUCATION 22 July 2026

Organic Trust joins Agri Aware as newest patron

Organic Trust joins Agri Aware as newest patron

Organic Trust joins Agri Aware as newest patron

NEWS 14 July 2026

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

NEWS 9 July 2026

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Sowing close to 800ac in a day was ‘unlike anything else’

Sowing close to 800ac in a day was ‘unlike anything else’

After completing a work placement overseas, Dylan Hendy says it benefitted him ‘personally and professionally’.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

College placement: what you need to know

College placement: what you need to know

From travel costs and workplace expectations, a college placement can be a vital part of a degree. Here’s what every student should know.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

Why are our future vets heading abroad?

Why are our future vets heading abroad?

With intense competition for veterinary places in Ireland, three aspiring vets explain why they made the move to Poland to fulfil their dream.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Longford students spent months restoring a vintage Porsche tractor, gaining valuable practical skills while raising funds in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

The book, titled 'A History of Agriculture at UCD', looks at the origins, evolution and impact of agricultural education at UCD since its establishment.

NEWS 10 June 2026

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

New tablet loan scheme to support digital skills training in 30 public libraries.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

A new programme assists 18,000 students to learn about weather patterns and their impact on renewable energy and power generation.

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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