Calculate your carbon figure at the Teagasc stand

Under the overall theme of 'science supporting farmers', Teagasc’s exhibit promises to address every aspect of your farm business.
Whether your interest is in beef, sheep, dairy, or tillage, there will be an expert present to answer your questions. If you are interested in ACRES, farm management, transferring your family farm, downloading an app or podcast, furthering your education with Teagasc, or if you just have a general query on any aspect of farming or agricultural research there will be someone to guide you.
The new Teagasc/Bord Bia/ICBF AgNav programme will be a special focus and you will be able to establish your carbon figure live at the event. The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) is investing about €1.2 million in machinery simulators for use in education settings and one will be available on the Teagasc stand, giving young and old the opportunity to test their machinery-safety skills.
The Teagasc Food Programme will showcase world-leading research and expertise in food for health, food quality, and food innovation. The VistaMilk SFI Research Centre led by Teagasc, will present a 3D cow model accessorised with sensors demonstrating digitalisation in the dairy industry.
The outdoor area of the exhibit will demonstrate how Teagasc is using science and the latest technologies to help farmers feed the world profitably, protect the environment and reduce the output of greenhouse gases. Advisors will demonstrate digital tools developed to enhance the service for farmers.
Live animals will showcase how it’s possible to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per calf and increase profit per cow calved. This year, sheep will also be featured. Other outdoor exhibits will include cover crops, soil profiles, red and white clover, mixed species and managing high production swards. Managing parasite resistance and plant nutrients will be addressed as there will be demonstrations of opportunities in forestry and biodiversity, etc.  A new high-tech exhibit will show how water moves across the soil surface and down the profile. And Teagasc is hiring, so if you want to find out more about the opportunities and benefits of a career with them, then this is your chance.