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Agriland
31-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Heydon E4 2 Million Paid Out in Knowledge Transfer Programme
Over €4.2 million has been paid out as part of the Knowledge Transfer programme 2024-2026, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon. The Knowledge Transfer programme builds on the previous Knowledge Transfer programme in the previous Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Its objectives are to provide support for high quality and targeted advice, while also delivering knowledge and targeted skills to farmers. The programme operates over three years, from 2024-2026, and participants who successfully complete each year of the programme receive a payment of €750, while the transfer's facilitator receives payment of €500 per participant. Minister Heydon said: "Knowledge Transfer participant payments commenced on March 28, 2025 in accordance with the commitments set out in the Charter of Rights for farmers. "To date (July 17, 2025) €4.265 million in Knowledge Transfer participant payments have been issued. My department expects to commence Knowledge Transfer facilitator payments for 2024 in August (2025)," the minister added. The table below outlines the amount paid under the Knowledge Transfer programme by county as of July 17, 2025. County Amount paid Co. Carlow €52,600.00 Co. Cavan €287,070.00 Co. Clare €19,060.00 Co. Cork €120,850.00 Co. Donegal €457,910.00 Co. Dublin €20,180.00 Co. Galway €740,910.00 Co. Kerry €147,380.00 Co. Kildare €17,910.00 Co. Kilkenny €151,280.00 Co. Laois €39,850.00 Co. Leitrim €246,520.00 Co. Limerick €23,300.00 Co. Longford €304,020.00 Co. Louth €1500.00 Co. Mayo €536,730.00 Co. Meath €19,220.00 Co. Monaghan €58,180.00 Co. Offaly €35,490.00 Co. Rosommon €252,420.00 Co. Sligo €186,450.00 Co. Tipperary €102,110.00 Co. Waterford €35,130.00 Co. Westmeath €193,990.00 Co. Wexford €183,690.00 Co. Wicklow €31,580.00 Total €4,265,330.00 Amount paid under the Knowledge Transfer programme by county, as of July 17, 2025. Separately, this week (July 23) Minister Heydon welcomed the publication of the revised National Development Plan (NDP). On Tuesday, July 22, the government unveiled the revised NDP, which will see a total investment of €275.4 billion from 2026 to 2035. Under the revised plan, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's (DAFM's) new five-year capital allocation will stand at €1.625 billion. Minister Heydon said that the NDP will support economic, social and environmental development in our rural and coastal communities.
Qatar Tribune
28-05-2025
- Science
- Qatar Tribune
QU announces new cycle of research grant programmes
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting scientific research and advancing its role in national development, Qatar University (QU) has announced the launch of a new cycle of internal research grant programmes. These programmes aim to empower researchers at various academic and professional stages and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration at both local and international levels. The new cycle covers a wide range of research tracks, including student grants, Postdoctoral Researcher Grants, National Capacity Building Grants, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Grants, Humanities and Social Sciences Grants, International, Industrial, and Governmental Collaboration Grants, as well as Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Grants, and Direct College Support. The newly implemented evaluation system is based on rigorous mechanisms that ensure integrity and transparency, involving specialised working teams and an integrated digital platform for tracking the evaluation process. A significant portion of project content must align with national research priorities, with external experts consulted as needed. This framework is designed to connect scientific research outcomes with the needs of Qatari society, thereby contributing to the development of a sustainable knowledge-based economy and the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030. It also supports innovation, capacity building, and the expansion of international partnerships. The research grant programmes fall into several categories, including: Student Grants (Undergraduate and Graduate Student Grants): Empower undergraduate and master's students to engage in scientific research within specialised academic teams, enhancing their research skills and preparing them for postgraduate studies and careers in academia and research. Postdoctoral Grants: Provide opportunities for postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent research or collaborate within research teams at QU, supporting their transition into stable academic careers and expanding the university's research network. • National Capacity Building Grants: Support early-career Qatari researchers to enhance their skills and develop a national research workforce capable of leading future scientific projects. Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Grants: Encourage collaboration among researchers from diverse fields to solve complex issues requiring multi-perspective approaches, fostering a comprehensive research environment and delivering real-world solutions for societal challenges. Humanities and Social Sciences Grants (QUHSS Grants): Support projects addressing Qatari societal issues in areas such as identity, family, education, women, culture, and heritage. The aim is to deepen social understanding and contribute to evidence-based policymaking. International Academic and Industrial Collaboration Grants: Expand research collaboration with global academic institutions or industrial partners (public or private), promoting knowledge transfer and offering practical application opportunities for research findings. Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Grants: Encourage researchers to translate their findings into practical products or services, promote intellectual property registration and patent development, and establish commercial or industrial partnerships through the university's Innovation Office.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
How supermarket packaging is shaping beef carcass weights
Kepak director says an R+ or R-3= is 'a good performing animal' and the ideal fat cover is a 3+ or 4+ Kepak's retail focus within Ireland and the UK is directly influencing carcass selection as it needs to ensure striploin cuts fit neatly into specific-sized packaging trays. Kepak commercial director Chris Watson told farmers at a Knowledge Transfer event in Teagasc Grange and Kepak Farm in Meath that his customers 'have required specifications' and 'want a certain-sized animal'.
