Rural Life
From a farm in Donegal to the London Palladium
22-year-old singer songwriter Amy Meehan who grew up on a farm at Manorcunningham near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, often helping her...
Green Cert
Agri-Business
Watch: NOTS to launch organic and biological Green Cert in 2025
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) is planning to launch an organic and biological Green Cert programme in 2025. NOTS already...
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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...
Rural Life
Calls for upland farming module to be included in Green Cert
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called on Teagasc to include a module on upland farming in...
Agri Politics
Definition of young farmer to remain despite 'restraints' - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the definition of a young farmer as set...
Agri-Business
Teagasc publishes Green Cert farm placement guidebook
Teagasc has published a guidebook for participants and host farmers involved in the Green Cert farm placement programme. The 34-page...
Rural Life
Green Cert numbers take 'post-pandemic dip' - TóibÃn
The number of people attaining a Green Cert qualification has taken a “post-pandemic dip”, according to Aontú leader Peadar TóibÃn....
Agri-Business
Teagasc has duty of care to Green Cert placement students - senator
An independent senator has welcomed a full review currently being carried out by Teagasc of its Green Cert farm placement,...
Rural Life
ICSA says trainee farmers need 'fair play' on placement
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), has called for “fair play” for trainee farmers while...
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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...
Agri-Business
Green Cert placement review recommends student allowance increase
A full review of the Green Cert farm placement will include a recommendation to increase the allowance given to students,...
Agri-Business
Teagasc and Kerry IFA to discuss Green Cert farm placement concerns
Teagasc is to meet with members of the Kerry executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to discuss concerns raised...
Agri-Business
Call for investigation into Teagasc Green Cert farm placements
Teagasc farm placements for Green Cert students should be suspended until an investigation into the system is completed, a meeting...
Agri-Business
Part-time Green Cert enrolment projected for 'highest intake since 2015'
Green Cert part-time and distance enrolments for 2021 at Teagasc colleges are projected to be the highest intake over the...
Agri Politics
Extra teaching posts to boost Green Cert places by up to 1,000
The 20 additional fixed-term teaching positions which Teagasc will receive are set to increase the number of available Green Cert...
Rural Life
Extra staff to be assigned to Green Cert 'demand hotspots'
Additional resources in terms of new teaching staff will be assigned to regions where there have been Green Cert “demand...
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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...
Agri Politics
Extra teaching posts 'excellent news for next generation of farmers'
The announcement of 20 extra Teagasc teaching posts has been described as “excellent news for the next generation of young...
Agri Politics
Green Cert green light: McConalogue secures 20 extra Teagasc teaching posts
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has secured 20 additional fixed-term teaching positions for Teagasc. In response...
Rural Life
Calls grow to address 'chronic lack' of Green Cert places
Calls are increasing in political circles for more places to be made available for prospective Green Cert students following a...
Rural Life
Green Cert places shortage: 'This has implications for many farming households and incomes'
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has asked for Minister Charlie McConalogue to take the “necessary action to increase the number...