Young farmer discussion groups (YFDGs) need to be improved on the ground, according to Macra na Feirme’s Agricultural Affairs Committee. Speaking at the…
Following recent comments from the INHFA (Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association) about the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme, a farmer got in touch…
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, today launched the €100m Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme. Knowledge Transfer Groups will be…
Discussion groups offer farmers a relatively easy and practical way of gaining new information, skills, solutions and technologies, according to Teagasc’s Phelim McDonald.…
Under the provisions of the new Rural Development Programme Knowledge Transfer (KT) Groups across a range of sectors, including beef, dairy and sheep,…
Farmers may yet be allowed join the Departments of Agriculture’s new Knowledge Transfer (KT) groups across two different sectors. Responding to some concerns…
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s knowledge Transfer Groups programme starts this autumn. In its latest advisory notes to farmers this…
Farmers are advised to contact Teagasc or the private consultant now if they are interested in joining the Departments of Agriculture’s new discussion…
The Knowledge Transfer measure under the Rural Development Programme was recently launched by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. Under the programme, advisors…