Agri-Business
Irish Whiskey Association announces university scholarship
The Irish Whiskey Association has announced a scholarship opportunity with Maynooth University today (Monday, January 13) on its brewing and...
Maynooth University
Tillage
MU and Irish Distillers join forces on tillage robotics project
Maynooth University (MU) and Irish Distillers have launched a joint pilot project to develop automotive technology within the tillage sector, including robotics...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Environment
Extreme temperatures now more likely in Ireland - research
The chance of Ireland experiencing extreme temperatures is now far more likely, according to the findings of new research. The...
Rural Life
Study shows sheep and cattle farmers have 40% pension coverage
A study funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shown that private pension coverage in...
Rural Life
Scholarship for brewing and distilling science course announced
The Irish Whiskey Association has announced that it is sponsoring a scholarship place for the next intake of Maynooth University’s...
Agri-Business
BioFarm 2023: Intensive farming model is broken - Sweeney
The intensive farming model is broken and must be reassessed, according to John Sweeney, emeritus professor at Maynooth University. Sweeney, who has...
Environment
Humans are changing Ireland's climate - Maynooth research
There is “clear evidence” that humans are changing Ireland’s climate, according to new research from Maynooth University’s ICARUS Climate Research...
Environment
MU researchers to receive funding for sustainable soil project
Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) are to receive €243,000 from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) for an innovative agriculture project to...
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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...
