Irish Farm Film Producers Group the latest organisation to commit as a patron of Agri Aware
The Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG), Ireland’s national farm plastics recycling scheme, has become the latest organisation to join Agri Aware as a patron. Established in 1998, IFFPG is the national, not-for-profit compliance scheme responsible for the collection and recycling of farm plastics. The organisation works with farmers, industry stakeholders, and government bodies to […]
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk returns with additional dates
Agri Aware’s annual Farm Walk and Talk series is returning for 2026, offering second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step onto farms across the country in the coming weeks. This year’s series will see each event cover all cross-cutting themes of the agricultural science curriculum, with the addition of a stand dedicated to […]
Munster Bovine the latest to come on board as a patron of Agri Aware
Munster Bovine has become the latest organisation to join Agri Aware as a patron. Based in Mallow, Co. Cork, Munster Bovine is renowned for its artificial insemination (AI) and herd management services. It has been in business since the 1940s providing Irish farmers with genetics that continues to improve herd performance across both the beef […]
Come Farm With Me series set to conclude with ‘bumper’ webinar next week
Agri Aware’s Come Farm With Me series is set to come to a conclusion for the academic year with a ‘bumper’ webinar taking place next Wednesday, November 26th at 11:00am. All five farmers taking part in this year’s series are set to join a live webinar to answer questions from primary school students tuning in […]
Agri Aware’s ‘Incredible Edibles’ returns to primary schools for 2025-2026
Agri Aware’s ‘Incredible Edibles’ programme is back for 2025-2026, inviting primary schools across the country to take part in another exciting year of growing, learning, and healthy eating. Now in its 19th year, the ‘Incredible Edibles’ programme teaches primary school students about the benefits of eating Irish-grown produce and understanding where their food comes from, […]
Only 18% of quad users surveyed wear a helmet whilst operating a quad
The number of people that own or use a quad and that wear a helmet is worryingly low, survey results carried out at this years’ National Ploughing Championships can reveal. The survey, which was part of Agri Aware’s Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field campaign supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, reveals […]
Agri Aware and equuip launch 2025-2026 ‘From Foal to Race’ TY programme at Galway Racecourse
Agri Aware and equuip have once again joined forces to launch the 2025-2026 ‘From Foal to Race’ Transition Year (TY) programme, inspiring the next generation to explore exciting careers in Ireland’s horse racing industry. The launch took place at the Galway racecourse, where last year’s winners were also celebrated for their outstanding achievements. Students Megan […]
DeLaval the latest organisation to commit as a patron of Agri Aware
DeLaval, a leading supplier and innovator of dairy milking solutions has become the latest organisation to become a patron of Agri Aware. Originating in Sweden, the company is a renowned name in dairy farming solutions operating in over 100 markets, providing equipment, software, and services to improve dairy production efficiency and sustainability for farmers. DeLaval […]
TikTok and Agri Aware Launch Major Farm Safety Initiative Ahead of National Ploughing Championships
The partnership will raise awareness of growing farm safety challenges among TikTok’s #FarmTok community and 2.4 million monthly active Irish users Dublin, Ireland: 11 September 2025 – Farming remains Ireland’s most dangerous occupation, with fatal farm incidents this year already reaching 2024’s levels. Over the past decade, vehicles and machinery alone have accounted for approximately 51% […]
Drop in first preference for agricultural science reiterates need for Intro to Ag programme that will see positive change by 2028
Last week saw first round offers sent to students that completed their Leaving Certificate and a worrying statistic was the drop in the number of students choosing an agricultural science course as their first preference. The Central Applications Office (CAO) revealed that students selecting an agricultural science course as their first choice course to study […]