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BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
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BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Agri projects among winners and runners up at BTYSTE
Agricultural and environmental projects were among the winners and runners-up at the 61st BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)...
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Nationwide agri projects showcased at BT Young Scientist
Projects focusing around food production, crop management, sustainability and schemes will all feature at this year’s 61st BT Young Scientist...
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Waterford student keen to enhance food safety with BTYSTE project
Transition-year student at Dungarvan CBS in Waterford, James Hickey is on a mission to develop a pH-sensitive, biodegradable food packaging...
Environment
Prizes for environment and agri projects at BT Young Scientist
While Co. Limerick student Seán O’Sullivan won the overall prize at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) for...
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Watch: Agri projects on display at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) opened to the public today (Thursday, January 11), with over 50...
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President Michael D. Higgins to officially open BT Young Scientist 2024
President Michael D. Higgins will officially open the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) today (Wednesday, January 10)...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Environmental project trend continues at BT Young Scientist 2024
The “strong trend” for environmental projects continues at this year’s 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), which will begin...
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Digestate: A sustainable fertiliser alternative?
With the price of fertiliser recently confirmed to have risen by over 90% between November 2021 and November 2022, farmers...
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ABP congratulates BTYSTE Farm Safety award winner
ABP has congratulated John Buckley from Hamilton High School in Co. Cork for winning the ABP Farm Safety award at...
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Equine parasite treatment wins Teagasc award at BTYSTE
Aine Shortall and Kate Whyte from Moate Community School in Co. Westmeath have been named as the winners of the...
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2023 BT Young Scientist winners announced
Liam Carew and Shane O’Connor from the Abbey School in Co. Tipperary have been announced as the winners of the...
Farm Safety
Agri projects showcased at the 2023 BT Young Scientist exhibition
The 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) opened to the public today (Thursday, January 12) at the RDS...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Cork student wins ABP Farm Safety category at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Cathal O’Sullivan from Co. Cork was the overall winner of the ABP Farm Safety category at the BT Young Scientist...
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Clare students hope Slurry Saver will protect lives
Two Clare students made a strong impression at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition with their Slurry Saver highly...
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Students encouraged to enter farm safety projects for BT Young Scientist
ABP has announced that it will continue its sponsorship of the Farm Safety category at the upcoming BT Young Scientist...
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Wicklow students' trailer gate project takes farm safety prize
Wicklow students who designed a project involving the use of mechanised gates on livestock trailers to reduce farm injuries have...