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UCD

UCD honours graduates for 'ground-breaking' work in agriculture

Agri-Business

8 days ago

UCD honours graduates for 'ground-breaking' work in agriculture

UCD graduate Marie Sherwood has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science for her ground-breaking contributions to Irish agriculture.

Wexford farmer wins Guild of Agri-journalists Communications Prize

Rural Life

13 days ago

Wexford farmer wins Guild of Agri-journalists Communications Prize

A Wexford farmer who is completing a Masters in Animal Health has scooped this year’s Communications Prize from the Agri-Guild.

Wicklow farmers sought for sheep worrying survey

Sheep

17 days ago

Wicklow farmers sought for sheep worrying survey

Sheep farmers in Co. Wicklow are being sought to take part in a confidential survey on the "serious problem" of sheep worrying.

Karina Pierce on education's role in creating agri leaders

Agri-Business

1 month ago

Karina Pierce on education's role in creating agri leaders

Prof. Karina Pierce has recently been appointed as dean of agriculture and head of the School of Agriculture and Food Science at UCD.

Karina Pierce appointed UCD dean of agriculture and head of school

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Karina Pierce appointed UCD dean of agriculture and head of school

Professor Karina Pierce has been appointed as dean of agriculture and head of the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

Forestry

2 months ago

Deadline approaching for Coillte forestry scholarship

Coillte has reminded students that the deadline is approaching to apply for its forestry scholarship programme.

Deadline approaching for Coillte forestry scholarship

Sheep

3 months ago

How sward composition impacts lamb development

Farmers who attended the Datamars Sustainability Foundation launch event and farm walk at UCD Lyons will have seen the unique approach to lamb development

How sward composition impacts lamb development

Grass

3 months ago

Farmer discussion: Is multispecies working?

What do farmers think of multispecies, a question which was asked at a recent event in University College Dublin's (UCD) Lyons farm.

Farmer discussion: Is multispecies working?

Beef

3 months ago

Unusual approach to calf rearing on display in research farm trial

Farmers who attended the UCD Datamars event will have seen the unusual approach to calf rearing post-weaning being trialled on site.

Unusual approach to calf rearing on display in research farm trial

Rural Life

3 months ago

Largest ever study on household food on island of Ireland launched

Researchers have launched the largest study of its kind ever carried out on the island of Ireland focused on household food and health.

Largest ever study on household food on island of Ireland launched

Agri-Business

3 months ago

UCD marks century of agricultural education with celebratory book

University College Dublin (UCD) has launched a landmark publication to celebrate 100 years of education, research and innovation.

UCD marks century of agricultural education with celebratory book

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Proveye and Grassland Agro team up to supply satellite-powered grass data

A new partnership between Proveye and Grassland Agro aims to provide per-paddock data on grass cover, growth and rates, sward composition.

Proveye and Grassland Agro team up to supply satellite-powered grass data

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Minister launches tertiary degree in Ag Science

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless visited...

Minister launches tertiary degree in Ag Science

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Our Food Roots partners with UCD for agri communications project

Our Food Roots, has announced its support for a lectureship position in Agricultural, Food and...

Our Food Roots partners with UCD for agri communications project

Sheep

5 months ago

DAFM releases nematodirus forecast for 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released the 2026 nematodirus forecast which helps to prevent disease in lambs.

DAFM releases nematodirus forecast for 2026

Forestry

6 months ago

UCD professor to become chair of council on forestry

Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, farm safety and horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, appointed the next COFORD Council.

UCD professor to become chair of council on forestry

Rural Life

6 months ago

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Research led by UCD has established a genetic link between the old Irish goat breed and goats inhabiting Ireland 3,000 years ago.

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Environment

7 months ago

Last call for participants to take part in Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands survey

A UCD survey on the cultural and social importance within the Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SAC from the perspective of those who live nearby

Last call for participants to take part in  Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands survey

Environment

8 months ago

Honeybee activity linked to smaller bumblebees in heather habitats

A new UCD study has revealed that bumblebee workers are getting smaller in areas with high honeybee activity.

Honeybee activity linked to smaller bumblebees in heather habitats

Series

9 months ago

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Even by the FBD standards, 2025 was an eventful year - two centres of research and education received substantial investment.

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Finalists announced for Dawn Meats' Great Agri-Food Debate

Four Irish universities have been selected to advance to the final of the Great Agri-Food Debate which will take place next year.

Finalists announced for Dawn Meats' Great Agri-Food Debate

Beef

10 months ago

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

The Department of Agriculture issued a map outlining the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock this winter.

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

Agri-Business

10 months ago

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

When it is said that a cow has 'good genes' for a trait like milk production, it is referring to...

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

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