Sheep Technical
Agricultural advisors from across Europe were given an update on the Teagasc Sheep Research Programme underway in Athenry.
Rural Life
Farmers experience a disproportionate burden of physical and mental health issues, but agricultural advisors can help by signposting them to
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is reminding farmers in tranche 1 of ACRES about the necessary requirements for rescoring land.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has spent almost €300,000 on developing the AgriSnap app to date.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is aiming to increase the number of approved advisors for ACRES.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is seeking approval from the EU to extend the deadline for farmers to complete ACRES training.
Teagasc is currently recruiting temporary support advisors who will be mainly working on ACRES and nitrates derogation.
A century of sustainability in Irish agriculture is the title of the new book by Seamus O' Dowd about developments in agricultural science.
People's attitudes towards organic farming are changing as the number of farmers in conversion grows, according to the ACA.
Many advisors scoring ACRES, particularly co-operation (CP) applications, are under "significant mental stress", according to the ACA.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said agricultural advisors may work as sub-contractors in bid to meet the ACRES deadline.
Teagasc is to review its customer action plan on an annual basis to better adapt to emerging priorities in the years ahead.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is to invest €150,000 in upskilling ACA advisors in organic farming this year.
The ACA will emphasise the contribution its members make to tackling climate change at its annual general meeting today.
Dairy
The number of approved lime suppliers on the licenced list provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is "too small".
Teagasc is seeking to boost its numbers next year through a recruitment drive for a panel of temporary agricultural advisors.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that the ACRES scheme is "on track" to open for applications early next month.
The Agricultural Consultants' Association (ACA) has said that recruitment is underway for 130 new agricultural consultant posts.
Interest in organic farming has increased dramatically in recent weeks, according to agricultural advisors Paul Belton and Thomas Quinn.
