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UCD professor to become chair of council on forestry

Forestry

25 days ago

UCD professor to become chair of council on forestry

Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, farm safety and horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, appointed the next COFORD Council.

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Rural Life

26 days ago

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Research led by UCD has established a genetic link between the old Irish goat breed and goats inhabiting Ireland 3,000 years ago.

Last call for participants to take part in  Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands survey

Environment

about 1 month ago

Last call for participants to take part in Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands survey

A UCD survey on the cultural and social importance within the Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SAC from the perspective of those who live nearby

Honeybee activity linked to smaller bumblebees in heather habitats

Environment

3 months ago

Honeybee activity linked to smaller bumblebees in heather habitats

A new UCD study has revealed that bumblebee workers are getting smaller in areas with high honeybee activity.

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Series

3 months ago

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Even by the FBD standards, 2025 was an eventful year - two centres of research and education received substantial investment.

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Finalists announced for Dawn Meats' Great Agri-Food Debate

Four Irish universities have been selected to advance to the final of the Great Agri-Food Debate which will take place next year.

Finalists announced for Dawn Meats' Great Agri-Food Debate

Beef

4 months ago

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

The Department of Agriculture issued a map outlining the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock this winter.

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

Agri-Business

5 months ago

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

When it is said that a cow has 'good genes' for a trait like milk production, it is referring to...

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

Beef

5 months ago

Martin Ryan moves to NCBC as new Thurles Mart manager confirmed

Outgoing Thurles Mart manager Martin (Murt) Ryan is set to move to a new role with the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC).

Martin Ryan moves to NCBC as new Thurles Mart manager confirmed

Environment

6 months ago

Study: Funding schemes needed for sustainable peatland management

New research prepared for the EPA has found that financial schemes are needed as part of ensuring sustainable healthy peatlands

Study: Funding schemes needed for sustainable peatland management

Dairy

6 months ago

Cow-with-calf initiative shows how things can be done differently

A documentary feature telling the story of a Scottish farm’s transformation from conventional to cow-with-calf dairy farming...

Cow-with-calf initiative shows how things can be done differently

Rural Life

6 months ago

State-of-the-art centre launched to 'transform' weather forecasting

A major new centre launched today (Friday, September 19) at University College Dublin (UCD) will...

State-of-the-art centre launched to 'transform' weather forecasting

Rural Life

7 months ago

UCD researchers seek farmers' views on climate change policy

Researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) are seeking the views of farmers when it comes to climate change policy.

UCD researchers seek farmers' views on climate change policy

Sheep

7 months ago

New €1.5m UCD research project aims to 'shed light' on livestock diseases

A UCD academic is planning to use DNA molecules from "thousands-of-years-old sheep and goat remains" in a new groundbreaking research project.

New €1.5m UCD research project aims to 'shed light' on livestock diseases

Rural Life

7 months ago

UCD awards chair of FBD Trust honorary degree

UCD has conferred former chief executive of the IFA, Michael Berkey with an honorary degree of doctor of science, honoris causa.

UCD awards chair of FBD Trust honorary degree

Rural Life

7 months ago

Study: Farmers feel 'shut out' from climate action

The main barriers to sustainable farming in Ireland are practical and social factors, rather than ideological, new research has highlighted.

Study: Farmers feel 'shut out' from climate action

Forestry

11 months ago

Deadline nears for Coillte 2025 forestry scholarship

Coillte is reminding students interested in a career in forestry that the deadline is approaching for its 2025 Forestry Scholarship Award.

Deadline nears for Coillte 2025 forestry scholarship

Rural Life

11 months ago

Agriland sponsors UCD AgSoc 2025 committee jackets

Agriland Media Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of committee jackets this year for UCD Agricultural Science Society (AgSoc)

Agriland sponsors UCD AgSoc 2025 committee jackets

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Dawn Meats management development programme returns

Dawn Meats has today (Tuesday, April 8) announced the return of its management development programme for a sixth year.

Dawn Meats management development programme returns

Beef

12 months ago

Table: Performance of cattle in the UCD/ABP grazing trial

An ongoing ABP/UCD research trial has shown that cattle grazing a multi-species sward are finishing 40 days earlier on average.

Table: Performance of cattle in the UCD/ABP grazing trial

Beef

about 1 year ago

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

The average slaughter age of steers, heifers and young bulls increased in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Teagasc and UCD.

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

UCD student wins women in agriculture studies award

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon presented the Women in Agriculture Studies Excellence Award to Ruth Connolly.

UCD student wins women in agriculture studies award

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

Eating cheese is good for your heart health, particularly if you are a woman, according to the findings of a new Irish study.

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

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