Agri-Business
SIPTU offers to help develop Safe Pass programme for farmers
Trade union SIPTU said it willing to help develop a new Safe Pass programme for farmers in a bid to...
Training
Agri-Business
Around 200 farmers at risk of being removed from SCEP
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that “final validation checks” are currently being carried out...
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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...
Beef
Over 5,300 farmers still to complete SCEP training
With less than a fortnight to the deadline, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to...
Tillage
IASIS appoints Trevor Myles as its new chair
Trevor Myles has been appointed as the new chair of The Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS) organisation. He formerly...
Forestry
Proposals sought for training projects in forestry sector
A public call for proposals for training projects that will expand the knowledge and capacity of various groups in the...
CAP / Schemes
Details announced for in-person SCEP training events
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, September 11) confirmed the schedule for in-person training...
Agri-Business
Agri-business FRS rebrands as FRS Co-Op
Social enterprise cooperative FRS, which has operations across Ireland, has announced it is rebranding as FRS Co-Op. Headquartered in Roscrea,...
Agri-Business
35 young farmers sought for free ICOS training programme
The Irish Co-Operative Organisation (ICOS) is seeking applications for its 2024/2025 Young Farmer programme. The initiative, which has been running...
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...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host free dry stone walling training courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host a series of free dry stone walling...
Rural Life
New training programmes for farmers in Laois and Offaly
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc have entered a partnership to deliver new training programmes and...
Agri-Business
Teagasc seeks tenders for education and training services
Teagasc is currently inviting tenders from service providers for agricultural education and training services. The agriculture and food development authority...
Horticulture
Mount Congreve School of Horticulture hosts open day
Those interested in pursuing a career in horticulture will want to attend the Mount Congreve School of Horticulture open day...
Farm Safety
Warning issued on quad bike gifting this Christmas
A former garda sergeant who opened a new training school ahead of the introduction of new regulations on the use...
Rural Life
Dairy CoVE: UCC leads European dairy excellence contribution
University College Cork (UCC) is leading the Irish contribution to the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme’s €4 million investment to support...
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...
Machinery Focus
'Low pay and unsociable hours' hinder agri mechanic retention
Despite advances in design and manufacturing technique, machines are still machines and they will always suffer breakdowns and require the...
Machinery News
Restoration crossover with Waterford workshop course
Waterford is the largest single supplier of training in Ireland and along with hosting phase two of the agricultural apprentices...
Machinery Focus
Machinery Focus: New quad safety legislation and what it means
The safe operation of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) has long been a concern of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA),...
Rural Life
Farming women facilitated to get active in society
Local development company, North, East and West Kerry Development (NEWKD), in partnership with Trakt Piastów of Wielka Polska (Greater Poland),...