Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Changing consumer perceptions at forefront of student beef competition

Clonakilty school claimed the top honour in the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition final.

EDUCATION 11 March 2026

Changing consumer perceptions at forefront of student beef competition

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STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

EDUCATION 11 March 2026

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

NEWS 10 March 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

NEWS 9 March 2026

Cork school crowned winners of Certified Irish Angus competition

Cork school crowned winners of Certified Irish Angus competition

Cork school crowned winners of Certified Irish Angus competition

NEWS 6 March 2026

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Rural women to watch out for in 2026

Rural women to watch out for in 2026

For International Women's Day, we are highlighting five women to watch out for as the farmers, entrepreneurs and leaders paving the way, writes Sarah McIntosh.

LIVING LIFE 25 February 2026

Farm Walk and Talk: ‘hands-on learning always works best for students’

Farm Walk and Talk: ‘hands-on learning always works best for students’

Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk series will see over 4,000 students attend farms across the country for an interactive day of learning.

EDUCATION 25 February 2026

Great Agri-Food Debate – UCC take home trophy

Great Agri-Food Debate – UCC take home trophy

The contest celebrates a decade of students debating key issues relevant to the ag sector.

EDUCATION 25 February 2026

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

With 51% of companies finding it difficult to fill roles, challenges in attracting and retaining talent remain persistent, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

A shift towards off-farm employment

A shift towards off-farm employment

With off-farm employment on the increase, there are several upskilling opportunities for farmers, with some courses fully funded

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

Over 300 students flock to Tullamore for Farm walk and talk series

Over 300 students flock to Tullamore for Farm walk and talk series

Students descended on to the Irish Farmers Journal’s suckler and sheep demonstration farm in Tullamore as part of Agri Aware’s farm walk and talk series, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

With a focus on meeting climate action goals, retrofitting courses offer a solution to upskilling tradespeople and engineers to meet targets.

EDUCATION 25 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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