Teagasc hosted the Irish Knowledge Transfer Association (IKTA) Annual Conference, From Knowledge to Impact, at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, on Thursday, 14 May.
The conference brings together knowledge transfer professionals, policymakers, researchers and innovation leaders from across Ireland and Northern Ireland to explore how research organisations can strengthen the delivery of economic, societal and commercial impact from publicly funded research.
Hosted by Teagasc in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, the conference, explored emerging approaches to research impact, innovation ecosystems, commercialisation and industry engagement, alongside the growing role of digital tools and AI in supporting knowledge transfer activities. Discussions focused on practical approaches to delivering and measuring impact, strengthening regional innovation ecosystems, and supporting collaboration between research organisations and industry.
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Teagasc are hosting a live webinar to explore the opportunities within the Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship on Thursday , 21st May at 7pm.
This innovative programme combines practical, hands-on learning with academic study, giving apprentices the opportunity to build real world experience while developing the skills needed for future management roles within the industry.
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An Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship webinar is taking place online on Thursday, 21 May at 7pm.
Join industry leaders and education experts for a live webinar on the exciting opportunities within the Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship.
This programme has been developed through a unique collaboration between Teagasc and leading organisations across the Irish equine industry, including Horse Sport Ireland, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, Horse Racing Ireland, Godolphin Flying Start, Irish National Stud and Coolmore Stud.
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The Walsh Scholars of the Year & Gold Medal Awards took place on Wednesday, 13 May in Teagasc Ashtown.
We caught up with the keynote speaker at the event, Dr Daragh Clancy, Principal Advisor to the Chief Economist at the Central Bank of Ireland and former Head of the Monetary Policy Division and former Walsh Scholar to find out about his time on the Programme and how it helped him in his career.
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Join us on Friday, 29 May at 6:30pm for a #FutureBeef Farm Walk on the farm of John Pringle, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow.
Topics to be discussed on the evening include: Financial; Breeding; Calving heifers at 24 months; Soil fertility; and much more.
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Jack Perry, a PhD student in Teagasc’s Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme, has been awarded the 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold Medal, the highest honour presented to a postgraduate student within the Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme.
Jane Kavanagh, Head of Research Development and Walsh Scholars at Teagasc caught up with Jack after the announcement to find out what it means to him to be the Gold Medal Winner and what his research focuses on.
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Jack Perry, a PhD student in Teagasc’s Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme, has been awarded the 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold Medal, the highest honour presented to a postgraduate student within the Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme.
The award was presented on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at the Walsh Scholars of the Year and Gold Medal Awards Ceremony at Teagasc Ashtown, held as part of Teagasc’s celebration of the inaugural European Doctoral Day.
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We caught up with Professor Pat Dillon, Teagasc Director of Research at the Walsh Scholars of the Year & Gold Medal Awards Ceremony, which is taking place today, Wednesday, 13 May in Teagasc Ashtown to find out what he thinks are the three main important parts to the Walsh Scholars Programme.
Pat also outlined the selection process for the Awards and what it means to be awarded the Gold Medal Award.
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Hear from local contractor Jonathon Catterson and Signpost Climate Advisor Gary Fisher as they discuss how proper slurry management on farms can improve nutrient use efficiency and save costs for farmers.
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Join us on Wednesday, 20 May for the Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026, which takes place in the Hillgrove Hotel, Co. Monaghan from 1pm – 5:30pm.
Topics to be discussed include: A Practical Guide to Succession; Proactive vs Reactive Flock Management; Vaccination in Lay; How to Manage Water on Farm; and Your Layer Flock – What & When to Take Action!.
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You heard it from Don! Join us on Wednesday, 17 June at 6:30pm for A Somers Evening Farm Walk: Tillage Farming and Nature Working Together on the farm of award-winning farmer Don Somers, Oylegate, Co. Wexford (Y21 TR80).
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The Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year Awards 2025 took place on Thursday, 7 May in Kilkenny.
Bernadette Donohoe, from Kildavin, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, was successful in the ‘Part-Time and Distance Education Category.’ She completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture at the Teagasc Advisory Office in Tinahely.
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