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Agricultural Science

Agri Aware TY programme aims to boost interest in ag science

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Agri Aware TY programme aims to boost interest in ag science

The CAO revealed that students selecting an agricultural science course as their first choice to study fell by 6% compared to 2024.

Changes in points for agri courses as applicants receive CAO first round offers

Rural Life

3 months ago

Changes in points for agri courses as applicants receive CAO first round offers

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 27) issued 86,098 round one offers to 59,201 applicants.

Thousands of Leaving Cert ag science students prepare for back to school

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Thousands of Leaving Cert ag science students prepare for back to school

Thousands of students are gearing up for their return to school in the coming weeks, with many preparing for the Leaving Cert agricultural science assessment.

MTU ag science students showcase talents on careers day

Agri-Business

7 months ago

MTU ag science students showcase talents on careers day

Agricultural science students at Munster Technological University (MTU) Kerry had a chance to showcase their talent to potential employers.

Record 4,100 ag students attended 2025 Agri Aware events

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Record 4,100 ag students attended 2025 Agri Aware events

A record 4,100 plus secondary school agriculture science students attended Agri Aware farm walk and talk events in 2025

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Livestock's role in global society focus of Galway conference

The British Society of Animal Science will host its 2025 conference in Galway with the theme 'Supporting Livestock’s Role in a Global Society'.

Livestock's role in global society focus of Galway conference

Rural Life

8 months ago

UCC ag science students awarded Dairygold bursary

Dairygold has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the bachelor of agricultural science degree at UCC.

UCC ag science students awarded Dairygold bursary

Rural Life

9 months ago

Watch: Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk series arrives in Pallaskenry

Over 330 secondary school students attended the Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk event at Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry.

Watch: Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk series arrives in Pallaskenry

Rural Life

9 months ago

'Farm Walk & Talk' events for students across the country

Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk series is set to kick off for its 16th year this year, starting AT Gurteen Agricultural College.

'Farm Walk & Talk' events for students across the country

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 28) issued 83,369 round one offers to 56,571 CAO applicants

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

6,638 Leaving Cert students are due to sit the written agricultural science exam later this month, the State Examinations Commission said.

11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Soil expert appointed to key lecturer position at UCC

UCC has announced the appointment of Dr. William Burchill as FBD lecturer in sustainable agriculture (Soil Science).

Soil expert appointed to key lecturer position at UCC

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

CAO: Drop in points for some agricultural science courses

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 30) issued 87,075 round one offers to 57,980 CAO applicants.

CAO: Drop in points for some agricultural science courses

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Watch: 7,460 ag science students receive Leaving Cert results

With 61,736 students receiving their Leaving Cert results today, 7,460 of them will be checking to see what mark they earned in ag science.

Watch: 7,460 ag science students receive Leaving Cert results

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Almost 90% opt for higher level Leaving Cert ag science exam

Students across Ireland will be preparing for their Leaving Certificate (Leaving Cert) agricultural science exam which takes place on Monday.

Almost 90% opt for higher level Leaving Cert ag science exam

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

MTU ag-science students put through their paces on careers day

Over 30 agricultural science students at MTU Kerry prepared for life after graduation as they took part in a careers day.

MTU ag-science students put through their paces on careers day

Rural Life

about 3 years ago

CAO: Points drop for some agricultural courses

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Thursday, September 8) issued 85,894 first round offers to 57,296 applicants.

CAO: Points drop for some agricultural courses

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

CAO change of mind deadline approaching fast

The CAO is reminding aspiring third level students that the deadline for changing their course choices is this Friday (July 1) at 5:00p.m.

CAO change of mind deadline approaching fast

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Thousands of students to sit Leaving Cert ag science exam

The day has finally arrived for thousands of students across the country as the Leaving Certificate ag science exam takes place today.

Thousands of students to sit Leaving Cert ag science exam

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Almost 7,800 students due to sit Leaving Cert ag science

7,791 Leaving Cert students are due to sit the written agriculture science exam later this month, the State Examinations Commission has said.

Almost 7,800 students due to sit Leaving Cert ag science

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

MTU ag science students put through their paces

The knowledge of agricultural science students at Munster Technological University (MTU) has been put to the test in mock interviews.

MTU ag science students put through their paces

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

CAO: Fall in demand for ag science and veterinary courses in 2022

The Central Applications Office 2022 application data shows demand for a number of agricultural science courses decreased on the previous year

CAO: Fall in demand for ag science and veterinary courses in 2022

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Agricultural science students praised by McConalogue

Today agricultural science students are the 'engine room' of the future agri-food sector according to the Minister for Agriculture

Agricultural science students praised by McConalogue

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