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May 10, 2021, 1:59 pm
Teagasc is currently in the process of filling a number of roles within the organisation which all have a communications element, one of which will be focused on outreach and innovation.
Among the promiment roles being recruited for are head of dairy Knowledge Transfer; head of research development and Walsh Scholarships; director of human resources and partner; and regional manager of the Waterford-Kilkenny advisory region.
Agriland understands that an outreach and innovation position which is now available, is a slightly amended role from the role which was previously held by Paul Maher before he was appointed as the new head head of international relations and corporate strategy.
Expert phone advice reconnected for Covid-19 locked down Laois farmers
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Farmers in Laois and other counties will be able to tap into expert advice offered by Teagasca during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Teagasc confirmed on Friday, January that the telephone helpline to assist with queries in relation to Covid-19 issues is re-opening for all farmers.
It says the service provides farmers with advice on the range of issues that they may face as they continue to do their essential work in maintaining the food supply chain. Teagasc adds that the service was initiated during the initial period of Covid-19 restrictions, and is now re-introduced as extra support available to farmers during the current Level 5 measures.
Teagasc re-introduce COVID-19 telephone helpline for Kilkenny farmers
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Teagasc have confirmed today (Friday, 29 January) that the telephone helpline to assist with queries in relation to COVID-19 issues is re-opening for all farmers.
The service provides farmers with advice on the range of issues that they may face as they continue to do their essential work in maintaining the food supply chain. The service was initiated during the initial period of COVID-19 restrictions, and is now re-introduced as an extra support available to farmers during the current restrictions. This helpline is open to all farmers.
Dr Stan Lalor, Teagasc Director of Knowledge Transfer, commented, “Teagasc are re-opening this dedicated helpline to support farmers. The coming months are amongst the busiest periods on many farms, and Teagasc are conscious of the extra demands that the current restrictions are placing on farmers as they continue their essential work in crop production, car