Knowledge Transfer for Future Ready Farming

Teagasc and University College Dublin (UCD) will jointly host the Knowledge Transfer Conference 2026 on Thursday, 22 October at Teagasc Ashtown, Dublin 15.

The conference, titled ‘Knowledge Transfer for Future Ready Farming,’ will examine how agricultural advice, education and research can support farmers respond to the challenges facing their businesses and communities. It is aimed at advisors, educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and others involved in sharing knowledge across the farming sector.

The programme will address practical issues including farm succession, water quality, livestock safety, digital skills, and farmer wellbeing. Presentations will also explore the impact of bovine TB on farmers, the experiences of women in agriculture, and how advisory services can support the adoption of new technologies and farming practices.

Keynote speakers will include Dr Matt Benge, Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Communication at the University of Florida; Don Somers, Wexford tillage farmer and overall winner of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award 2025; and Aoibheann O’Brien, Co-Founder and Director of Development and Innovation at FoodCloud.

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