Teagasc

Teagasc (Irish pronunciation: [ˈtʲəɡəsˠk], meaning "Instruction") is the semi-state authority in the Republic of Ireland responsible for research and development, training and advisory services in the agri-food sector.

The official title of the body is Teagasc - The Agriculture and Food Development Authority. In 1988 Teagasc succeeded An Foras Talúntais/The Agricultural Institute (AFT) which was responsible for agricultural research, and An Chomhairle Oiliúna Talmhaíochta/The Agricultural Training Council (ACOT) which was responsible for education and advisory services.

Teagasc Colleges and Research Centres

The authority has a number of county advisory centres, colleges and research centres in which it carries out its main business. The Teagasc headquarters are located in the Oak Park Estate in Carlow.

Teagasc Agricultural/Horticultural Colleges

Private Agricultural/Horticultural Colleges

Food Research Centres

Agricultural Research Centres

References

  1. Hogan, Dick. Test tubes in dump traced to farm centre Irish Times, 17 January 1995

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