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UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

Professor Karina Pierce becomes the first woman to be appointed as UCD's dean of agriculture and head of the school of agriculture and food science.

NEWS 9 July 2026

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

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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’

EDUCATION 8 July 2026

College placement: what you need to know

College placement: what you need to know

EDUCATION 8 July 2026

Why are our future vets heading abroad?

Why are our future vets heading abroad?

Why are our future vets heading abroad?

EDUCATION 1 July 2026

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

EDUCATION 24 June 2026

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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 3 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 3 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 3 June 2026

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

With the leaving certificate ag science exam taking place on Monday 15 June, Mr Ag Science, aka Niall Brennan has some top tips for students

EDUCATION 3 June 2026

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

Students can move to the Aran Islands and submerge themselves in the Irish language and culture while getting a scholarship to do it

EDUCATION 3 June 2026

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

If there's one thing consumers and food producers have in common, it's that the economy is making us feel tired and stressed. Why not combine food education with a bit of entertainment?

NEWS 3 June 2026

Wood you believe it?

Wood you believe it?

The Dealer has noted that nature restoration charity, Hometree, have got a major financial boost lately with major funding coming from the Dept of Justice.

DEALER 3 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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