{"id":18961,"date":"2022-10-02T14:18:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T14:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=18961"},"modified":"2022-10-03T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T13:12:30","slug":"teagasc-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Teagasc Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Teagasc\" title=\"Teagasc\">Teagasc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Knowledge_Transfer_Services_for_Farmers_Advisory\" title=\"Knowledge Transfer Services for Farmers Advisory\">Knowledge Transfer Services for Farmers Advisory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Soils_and_Environment_Programme\" title=\"Soils and Environment Programme\">Soils and Environment Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Rural_Innovation_Programme_Options_Programme\" title=\"Rural Innovation Programme (Options Programme)\">Rural Innovation Programme (Options Programme)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Services_to_Agri-Business\" title=\"Services to Agri-Business\">Services to Agri-Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/teagasc-support\/#Analytical_Services\" title=\"Analytical Services\">Analytical Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teagasc\"><\/span>Teagasc<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Teagasc \u2013 the Agriculture and Food Development Authority \u2013 supports science based innovation in the agri-food sector and broader bio-economy to underpin pro\ufb01tability, competitiveness and sustainability. Through its research (agriculture and food) and its knowledge transfer services (education and advisory) it pursues four goals;<br \/>\n\u2022 Improve the competitiveness of agriculture food and wider bio economy;<br \/>\n\u2022 Support sustainable farming and the environment;<br \/>\n\u2022 Encourage diversi\ufb01cation of the rural economy and enhance the quality of life in rural areas;<br \/>\n\u2022 Enhance organisational capability and deliver value for money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Transfer_Services_for_Farmers_Advisory\"><\/span>Knowledge Transfer Services for Farmers Advisory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Teagasc Advisory Service maximise the income and sustainability of farm families within rural communities through the implementation of the following programmes:<\/p>\n<p>Business and Technology Programme<\/p>\n<p>Farmers need technical and \ufb01nancial management support to develop their businesses in response to competitive pressures and the challenges posed by more volatile international markets. Through its Business and Technology (B&amp;T) service Teagasc continue to increase the competitiveness of Irish agriculture through promotion of innovation in production e\ufb03ciency and product quality. The key components of the B&amp;T programme include increased use of \ufb01nancial and business tools (the pro\ufb01t monitor, cost control planner and other \ufb01nancial tools), monitor farms, discussion groups, industry joint programmes, focused farm visits, and business and technology training for adult farmers. The programme focuses on better business management and uptake of proven technology by farmers, ensuring that they can compete internationally.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soils_and_Environment_Programme\"><\/span>Soils and Environment Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Achieving sustainable systems of agriculture is one of the major goals for Teagasc. This programme supports sustainable farming through the provision of environmental services, nutrient\/manure management planning services and the transfer of environmental technologies from research. The Programme provides a balance of environmental and technical advice for farmers.<\/p>\n<p>The key activities of the programme are:<br \/>\n\u2022 Support farmers participating in environment schemes such as AEOS and REPS;<br \/>\n\u2022 Deliver fertilizer planning services to farmers;<br \/>\n\u2022 Improve the e\ufb03ciency and pro\ufb01tability of farms;<br \/>\n\u2022 Support national initiatives around national water quality and greenhouse gas abatement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Innovation_Programme_Options_Programme\"><\/span>Rural Innovation Programme (Options Programme)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This programme delivers advice on diversi\ufb01cation enterprises and businesses. The Options Programme assists rural people in assessing the possibilities of starting their own diversi\ufb01ed business. It also supports farmers with signi\ufb01cant developmental or \ufb01nancial viability issues. Participants are supported through a formal planning process to deal with the challenges which confront them and will be referred to relevant support services as appropriate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_to_Agri-Business\"><\/span>Services to Agri-Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A range of specialised advisory, training and consultancy services are provided by Teagasc to the agri-business sector.<br \/>\n\u2022 Joint development programmes leverage the capacity of dairy processors, meat processors, livestock marts and other agri-businesses to deliver improved supports on key common objectives for farmers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Teagasc ConnectEd is a new training and support service for all rural professionals who engage with farmers. Corporate clients who wish to avail of these or any Teagasc advisory, training, research or laboratory services can participate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytical_Services\"><\/span>Analytical Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Teagasc provides an independent analytical service to farmers and to the industry through the following locations:<br \/>\nSoil Analysis<br \/>\nTeagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, Y35 Y521. Tel: 053 9171200<br \/>\nPlant Pests and Diseases<br \/>\nTeagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow, R93 XE12. Tel: 059 9170200<br \/>\nSpecialist Residue and Chemical Contaminant Analysis<br \/>\nTeagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, D15 KN3K. Tel: 01 8059500<br \/>\nFood Industry Research and Development Supports<br \/>\nTeagasc provides contract research and consultancy services to food companies from its two food research sites at:<br \/>\nTeagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, D15 KN3K. Tel: 01 8059500 Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 C997. Tel: 025 42222<br \/>\nFood industry supports are provided by a number of means as follows:<br \/>\n\u2022 Access to the expertise and outputs from the food research programme;<br \/>\n\u2022 Access to a range of modern food production and product testing facilities located in Dublin and Cork;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Food training programmes and individual company contract research and consultancy opportunities.<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-18961\" data-postid=\"18961\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-18961 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teagasc Teagasc \u2013 the Agriculture and Food Development Authority \u2013 supports science based innovation in the agri-food sector and broader bio-economy to underpin pro\ufb01tability, competitiveness and sustainability. 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