Environment
Biodiversity and agri knowledge network set to launch in January
A new farmer-focussed biodiversity and agricultural knowledge network project is set to be launched in January. The FarmBioNet project, led...
Knowledge Transfer
Agri-Business
Upskilling courses for farmers under new water quality campaign
A range of courses will be made available to farmers and the agri-industry by Teagasc as part of its new...
Sponsored
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...
Agri-Business
Aurivo suppliers selected for farm profitability programme
Aurivo and Teagasc have selected five farms to take part in the fourth phase of their joint farm profitability programme....
Agri-Business
DAFM agrees to ease pressure on advisors regarding KT scheme
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has agreed to changes regarding the Knowledge Transfer Programme requirements for...
Forestry
North East Forestry Group to run knowledge transfer group events
The North East Forestry Group (NEFG) is set to host a number of events for knowledge transfer (KT) groups aimed...
Agri-Business
Clarity needed on knowledge transfer eligibility - Kerrane
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane, is calling for clarity to be provided on eligibility criteria for the...
Dairy News
Interview: Clover, marginal cows and banding with Dr. Joe Patton
2022 was a year of significant change within Irish agriculture, but in 2023 we are likely to see more significant...
Agri-Business
Teagasc secures award for research partnership
A research collaboration involving Teagasc, Independent Milk Laboratories (IML), FBA Laboratories, and Kerry Group (Agribusiness) has won an award at...
Sponsored
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...
Dairy
Teagasc shortlisted for Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards
A joint application by Teagasc, Independent Milk Laboratories (IML), FBA Laboratories, and Kerry Group (Agribusiness) has been shortlisted in the...
Agri-Business
North East Forestry Group launches fourth KT programme
The North East Forestry Group (NEFG) has announced the launch of its fourth knowledge transfer group (KTG) programme. Funded by...
Forestry
Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group scheme reopened
Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Use, senator Pippa Hackett has today (Tuesday, March 29) announced the opening of...
Agri-Business
Low uptake of women in tillage Knowledge Transfer scheme
Just 53 women took part in the tillage Knowledge Transfer (KT) scheme, according to information received by the Women in...
Dairy
New joint programme agreed between Teagasc and North Cork Creameries
A new joint dairy programme has been agreed between Teagasc, North Cork Creameries (NCC) and milk suppliers. The Joint Programme...
Rural Life
Strong dairy theme among winners of KTI Impact Awards 2019
The winners of this year’s Impact Awards, announced at a ceremony by Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI), included two key projects...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Finance and isolation 'major influences' of stress on young farmers in northwest
Finance, isolation and weather have been identified as major influences of stress on young farmers in the northwest region, new...
CAP / Schemes
KT payments worth €20 million to commence
Payments in respect of year three of the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme have commenced, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
CAP / Schemes
CAP beneficiaries 2018: Top 10 KT consultancy recipients
A number of agricultural consultancy firms and businesses were listed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as...
Rural Life
Knowledge Transfer meeting: 'Tractors and quads main focus for thieves'
One third of tractors are stolen with the key in the ignition; two thirds of vans taken from farms have the...