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02/11/2026

Midfielder Billy Power lands the first score of the game from play against with this effort at DCU Sports Ground last week in the Senior Hurling Division 1 League.

Billy is an Animal Science graduate and is currently completing the MSc in Ag Extension and Innovation.

02/11/2026

Ciara Ryan graduated from Animal Science in 2021 and says her late dad Tom might think she was a bit mad to take on a role with big responsibilities as one of the youngest and only few female Mart Managers in Ireland, but she knows he would be very proud too. “There is nothing worth doing that doesn’t come with responsibilities,”

Ciara quips that she missed the Saturday morning cartoons as a child because she was always running around after sheep.
“We used to joke at home that we didn’t have a sheepdog, that I was the sheepdog,” she says of her first farming memory.

Her love of animals was there from early on, and when it came to deciding on a career, agriculture was always on her radar. However, it’s fair to say she didn’t quite picture being one of the youngest mart managers in the country at just 26 when she was appointed a year ago.

Taking up the role in January of 2025, she remembers walking through the door of her many visits to the mart with her dad Tom when she was a youngster. Aged just 11, however, her world was turned upside down by the loss of her beloved father.

Despite the mart still being an overwhelming male environment, Ciara doesn’t bat at an eyelid at that fact, given she’s been around it all her life. While she is glad to see several other female managers now in place, she sees it more about being the best person for the job rather than about gender.

This is a fantastic read. To read the full story of Ciara’s journey visit Irish Farmers Journal
✍️ Credit Irish Farmers Journal
📸 Philip Doyle

01/11/2026

At Day 1 of the Big Barn Bash Food Festival at Coppenagh House Farm

Deric was host to a fantastic panel featuring our Dr. Brian Leonard; Assisant Profesfor in Agricultural and Food Economics, Elaine Houlihan , former Macra President, farmer and Chairperson of the Land Mobility Service, and Carina Roseingrave of Gerry & Carina Roseingrave .

The panel were exploring the question:
🌱Does Local Food Really Matter?

Discussing different perspectives on the importance of local food, farming and the future of our food systems.

The Big Barn Bash Family Food Festival is a brilliant celebration of local food, farming and community supported by Carlow County Council Carlow Tourism Active Carlow

31/10/2026

UCD–Teagasc Knowledge Transfer Conference 2026

On this day last week, University College Dublin and Teagasc came together for another highly successful Knowledge Transfer (KT) Conference, bringing together students, graduates, researchers, advisors and industry representatives to explore the future of agricultural advisory services.

Under the theme ‘Knowledge Transfer for Future-Ready Farming’, this year’s conference featured engaging presentations and discussions on the evolving challenges facing farmers and the important role of knowledge transfer in supporting a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.

Supporting farmers and farm families: Research highlighted the growing need for practical advice and support to help farmers navigate the pressures facing their families and businesses, alongside advice on agricultural production and environmental sustainability.

Broadening the role of advisory services: International keynote speaker Professor Matt Benge, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, shared insights into how advisory services in Florida are expanding their remit to include food and health education, supported by specialist staff.

The conference reinforced the vital role of research, collaboration and effective knowledge transfer in helping farmers respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved in organising, presenting and contributing to another excellent UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science – Teagasc Knowledge Transfer Conference.

🔗 Read more about this year’s conference: https://www.ucd.ie/agfood/newsandevents/news/recentnews2026/ucdteagascknowledgetransferconference2026/

31/10/2026

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30/10/2026

🚜🌾 Looking for something to do around Tullow this weekend?

Be sure to check out The Big Barn Bash Family Food Festival, taking place at Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow, Co. Carlow, from 31 October – 1 November! 🎃🍂

We’re delighted that Dr Brian Leonard from UCD Agriculture & Food Science will join a panel discussion exploring the question:

🌱 Does Local Food Really Matter?

Brian will be joined by Elaine Houlihan, former Macra President, farmer and Chairperson of the Land Mobility Service, and Carina Roseingrave of Burrenview Farm.

📅 Saturday, 31 October

A great opportunity to hear different perspectives on the importance of local food, farming and the future of our food systems.

If you’re in the area, be sure to drop by for what promises to be a fantastic family festival and a thought-provoking discussion!

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28/10/2026

“CAP 2028: Science, Policy and the Future of Irish Agriculture”

The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) is hosting a half-day policy and science forum at UCD Lyons Farm, exploring the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027.

Supported by Ifac and AIB, this event will bring together scientists, policymakers, researchers, farmers and industry representatives to examine
examine CAP funding, the proposed “active farmer” definition, live exports and the implications for Irish farm families, research and rural communities.

Taking place shortly after the October AGRIFISH Council meeting, the forum offers a timely opportunity to explore Ireland’s role in shaping CAP negotiations during its EU Presidency, connecting European policy priorities with practical realities at farm level. The programme will include expert discussion and a networking lunch.

For more information and to register visit: https://www.asaireland.ie/cap-2028-science-policy-and-the-future-of-irish-agriculture/

ℹ️ This is a free event for ASA Members

28/10/2026

Delighted to announce the return of the Know Your Ag Science quiz, in association with IASTA and Macra

🗓️ 9th December 2026
📍UCD Astra Hall

This year, the quiz is also open to 6th Year students.

You can register now at: https://shorturl.at/XbQqm

26/10/2026

Congratulations to Eoghan Byrne, who is graduating this year from the MSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation, and was awarded a best presentation award at the recent Knowledge Transfer Conference in Teagasc Ashtown.

Eoghan is pictured above with Dr Monica Gorman of UCD and Dr Stan Lalor of Teagasc.

The conference entitled ‘Knowledge Transfer for Future Ready Farming’, a joint Teagasc / UCD Conference showcasing the latest research in agricultural knowledge transfer in Ireland.

Well done to all who presented on the day. You can visit UCD.ie/agfood for the full book of abstracts.

26/10/2026

Varthani Susruthan is a PhD studrnt at Massey University. Originally from Sri Lanka, she was drawn to New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy system, known for balancing profitability with environmental responsibility. Her research focuses on pasture ecology and management, studying plant diversity, composition, and pasture growth performance in relation to animal production and welfare.

She came to UCD as part of the International Research Mobility Exchange programme and has spent a 3 month placement between UCD Lyons Farm and Teagasc Athenry.

She reflects here of her Incredible Research Mobility Exchange in Ireland!

“This was an extraordinary 3-month research visit to Ireland, hosted at University College Dublin (UCD Lyons Farm) and Teagasc Mellows Campus in Athenry.

This experience was a fantastic opportunity to deepen my understanding of multi-species swards, sheep, and both dairy and beef cattle pastoral production systems, while gaining valuable hands-on exposure to advanced research techniques and methodologies.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this so impactful and seamless. Thank you to UCD and Teagasc for opening your facilities and sharing your expertise. A special thanks to Tommy Boland and Philip Creighton for guidance, generosity, and support during my time in Athenry and Lyons Farm. My sincere gratitude goes out to all the wonderful colleagues, researchers, and staff who guided me during my stay and generously taught me new skills and knowledge.

I am immensely grateful to Erasmust, UCD Global and the Massey Agricultural Life Sciences Travel Grant for providing the financial support that made this internationa exchange possible.
A huge thank you to my doctoral supervisory committee-Danny Donaghy, Paul Kenyon, Andrew Cartmill, Ph.D., MRSB, FHEA and Nick Sneddon-for their continuous encouragement, mentorship, and support in pursuing new academic adventures and global learning opportunities!”

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