Ag Science Study Guides
Each school year Agri Aware, the Irish Farmers Journal (IFJ) and the Irish Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association (IASTA) produce a series of Study Guides based on the new Agricultural Science curriculum specification
Introduction
Each school year Agri Aware, the Irish Farmers Journal (IFJ) and the Irish Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association (IASTA) produce 29 weeks of ag science study guides published in the Irish Farmers Journal digital newspaper.
This year, we have two options for your students, a digital subscription and a print plus digital subscription. There is also an option available for DEIS schools.
Students will be able to order a hard copy of the paper (Max 30 weeks), while also availing of the wealth of relevant content and videos that have been developed within the dedicated Schools Hub area on farmersjournal.ie
Over 14,000+ leaving cert ag science students benefit from these guides which cover the updated agricultural science curriculum.
For more information please contact agsci@farmersjournal.ie
Place your order here.
Print Access | Only €60 with 1 optional add-on
- PRINT EDITION delivered weekly throughout the school year (Max 30 weeks).
- 1 ADD-ON: Dunlop Wellies (*While stocks last), ¼ zip top or Irish Farmers Journal backpack
- STUDY GUIDES throughout the school year (Max 30 weeks).
- NEW PODCASTS: A series of dedicated podcasts will be created for Leaving Certificate students, featuring revision prep tips, interviews with third level Ag students and information on career opportunities within the sector.
- ACCESS TO DEDICATED SCHOOLS HUB area within the Irish Farmers Journal Website.
- LIVE DATA – THE IRISH FARMERS JOURNAL BEEF AND SHEEP DEMONSTRATION FARM IN TULLAMORE will make relevant data available to students. This data will be updated throughout the school year.
- SIGNPOSTING: The Irish Farmers Journal will highlight articles and videos related to study guide content.
- DOWNLOAD THE WEEKLY E-PAPER and read offline without an internet connection.
- EXPLORE OVER 11 YEARS OF PAST EDITIONS of the Irish Farmers Journal through our e-paper archives.
- ACCESS TO OUR NEWS APP and all farmersjournal.ie content including multimedia learning tools – videos, podcasts, our new Schools Hub and more!
Digital Package | Only €25
Our digital subscription provides students with digital premium access to the Irish Farmers Journal website, Schools Hub and e-paper until August 30, 2026.
DEIS School Offer | Only €30
Print Access for only €30 – Up to 30 weeks of papers delivered to your local shop or school for the duration of the study guides (September 2025 – May 2026), with digital premium access, including access the e-paper plus new and improved Schools Hub area on farmersjournal.ie
Digital Access for only €15 – The digital subscription provides students with digital premium access to the Irish Farmers Journal website and e-paper until 30 August 2026, including access the e-paper and new and improved Schools Hub area on farmersjournal.ie
Teacher Resources:
All teachers who sign up a class for the IFJ study guide packages will enjoy the following benefits:
- WEEKLY STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Each week, a space will be dedicated within the weekly study guides for a series of student activities, worksheets & comprehension exercises.
- VIDEO HUB: Access to the back catalogue of over 90 videos produced specifically for Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science students.
- COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION to Irish Farmers Journal (including e-paper access).
- SIGN UP NOW! The teacher booking system is LIVE
Teacher Resources:
All teachers who sign a class up for the IFJ study guide packages will enjoy the following benefits:
- WEEKLY STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Each week, a space will be dedicated within the weekly study guides for a series of student activities, worksheets & comprehension exercises.
- VIDEO HUB: Access to the back catalogue of over 90 videos produced specifically for Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science students.
- COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION to Irish Farmers Journal (including e-paper access).
- SIGN UP NOW! The teacher booking system is LIVE
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