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Role of Teagasc and Activities in Rural Development Presentation to SWG RRD study tour Mr. Dan Clavin, Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc Dublin, 16 th November 2015

Teagasc – The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority Mission To support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and wider bio- economy so as to underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability

Teagasc goals GOAL 1 Improve the competitiveness of agriculture, food and the wider bio- economy GOAL 2 Support sustainable farming and the environment GOAL 3 Encourage diversification of the rural economy and enhance the quality of life in rural areas GOAL 4 Enhance organisational capability and deliver value for money

The Teagasc Model of Innovation

Teagasc organisational chart, Nov 2015

Teagasc sites map November 2015 November 2015 Advisory offices 52 Teagasc colleges 4 Private colleges 3 Research centres 7

Teagasc staff numbers 2001 to 2014 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800

Teagasc Staff and Walsh Fellows on the 01/01/2015 Perman Heads of Total Total Contra Walsh % of ent Advisor Other Directorat Staff Staff ct/ Speciali Technologi Technicia Fellows total Researc s / Support e and 01/01/20 31/12/20 Post sts sts ns 31/12/20 staff hers Teache Staff Administrat 14 14 Doc 14 (Res.) rs ion Research HQ 20.9 11.8 1% 5.0 0.0 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0 Animal & 200.3 212.6 18% 33.0 26.8 23.0 0.0 5.0 47.8 10.2 65.8 73 Grassland Crops, Environment & 160.6 161.6 14% 21.5 24.6 24.3 0.0 9.8 40.5 7.9 33.1 49 Land Use Food 106.9 139.3 12% 40.2 47.0 0.5 0.0 6.0 25.3 14.1 7.5 71 Rural Ec. & 26 53.2 58.4 5% 12.6 12.0 11.0 0.0 1.0 16.8 4.0 0.0 Development Total Research 541.8 583.0 50% 112.3 110.4 60.6 0.0 21.8 130.4 41.2 106.4 219 Knowledge 20.4 18.2 2% 0.0 8.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.4 0.0 Transfer HQ KT Advisory 356.1 348.9 30% 0.0 0.0 *268.5 0.0 0.0 76.7 3.7 20 Regions * KT Education 124.9 134.4 12% 0.0 0.0 64.8 0.0 27.3 9.0 33.3 Total KT 501.4 501.5 43% 0.0 8.9 333.3 0.0 27.3 95.1 36.9 Directorate Operations 58.4 69.5 6% 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 59.1 1.4 Directorate Director's Office 9.0 10.0 1% 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 Overall Total 1110.5 1,164.0 100% 114.3 110.4 74.5 333.3 21.8 162.7 202.4 144.7 * Includes 230 frontline advisor FTEs

Teagasc Programmes • Animal and Grassland • Crops, Environment and Land Use • Food • Rural Economy and Development • Education • Advisory • Operations

Teagasc Activities in Rural Development

Structure of EU Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 • Largest Components 120 • Axis 1. – Improving Competitiveness 100 Early Retirement Scheme – • 5.2% 80 • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation – 2.2% 60 • Axis 2 – Improving Environment 40 • Less Favoured Areas – 32.3% • Agri-Environmental Schemes – 20 49% 0 • Axis 3 & 4 – Improving Quality of Life • LEADER and Diversification – 8.8% Axis 3 & 4 - Improving the quality of life Axis 2 - Improving the environment Axis 1 - Improving the competitiveness

New Rural Development Programme (RDP) Context National Strategic Objectives Programme Aims • Fostering knowledge transfer and innovation • Enhancing competitiveness of all types • Deliver FoodWise 2025 targets of agriculture and enhancing farm • Provide Increased Income for Farmers viability • Contribute to Economic Recovery • Promoting food and non-food chain • Increase Farm Household and Rural organisation and risk management Community Viability • Restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems • Promoting resource efficiency and ……….in a Sustainable Way supporting the shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy • Promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas RDP provides an important: -Income Source -Policy Lever to achieve national outcomes

New EU Rural Development Programme Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of agriculture by supporting restructuring, development and innovation

Context for Ireland: - Ireland - Family Farm Income Market Subsidies Teagasc: National Farm Survey 50000 40000 € 30000 euro 20000 10000 0 Dairy&Cattle Dairy Cattle Rearing Cattle Other Sheep Tillage -10000

Ireland – Farm viability 0.5 Teagasc: National Farm Survey 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 -Viable – % of Farms with Farm Income plus return on investment >= Min Agri Wage - Declining Share 0 - In record price year, 2011, only 30% Viable 1994 1999 2004 2009 Viable

Average Age – need for farm restructuring 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 Teagasc: National Farm Survey 50 -Steady Rise in Average Age of Farms 1994 1999 2004 2009 - Average Age 55 - More farmers over 80 than under 30 - Inhibits innovation and change Age

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of agriculture by supporting restructuring, development and innovation Examples: Knowledge Transfer Discussion Groups – improve innovation and knowledge transfer amongst farmers -dairy -equine -beef -sheep Education of young farmers and agriculture industry professionals: (train the trainer) across wide range of sectors

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of agriculture by supporting restructuring, development and innovation Promotion and development of collaborative arrangements • Farm partnerships • Contract rearing of dairy calves • Share farming arrangements Promotion of best practice and support in farm inheritance and succession options • Nationwide clinics and advisory service available

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of agriculture by supporting restructuring, development and innovation Farm modernisation: • Buildings and machinery grant support assistance - Promotion of best practice in farm safety

New EU Rural Development Programme Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management

Ireland Context - % Viable across country Less Favoured Area (LFA) - % Viability 70 Teagasc: National Farm Survey 60 50 % Viable 40 30 20 10 0 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 -About 70% of country designated LFA (disadvantaged) Non LFA LFA -100,000+ farmers participate - Lower economic viability amongst LFA - Strong spatial pattern Teagasc: Spatial Model of the Irish Local Economy

Item Importance Teagasc capacity Ot International National Water quality High Very high Very High UCD Water quantity Very High Low Medium - Low IDF a Ireland Context: Soil quality Very High Medium but Medium but UCD increasing increasing Environmental Nutrient High Very high High D efficiency Protection Biodiversity High Medium but Medium UCD increasing Bi Cen Co GHG Very High High and Very high EP increasing (e T in Energy High and Low but Medium SE increasing increasing M Waste Low Low Low EP Se Medium – sector Animal welfare Medium - High Medium NG specific Social – equity High Low High In F Community – Medium Medium to high Medium U maintain rural p fabric

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management Teagasc research put into practice: New designation of LFAs (Less Favoured Areas)- from 2018 will be will be based on Teagasc National soils information system Information. GHGs (Greenhouse Gas reduction): The Carbon Navigator -new tool to promote and measure sustainability at farm level.

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management GLAS – Agri-Environmental Scheme G reen L ow Carbon A gri- Environmental S cheme) Provide GLAS planning service to farmers Conduct Compulsory Training of all applicants Provide technical assistance to industry professionals

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management Organic Farming: • Transfer knowledge -groups, phone calls and technical articles • Design and teach compulsory organic production educational course to all new entrants and toagricultural professionals. • Run national Organic Demonstration Farm Network -12 national farm walks

Role of TEAGASC: Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management Forestry/Bio-energy • Advice • Courses • Information Meetings/Field Events

New EU Rural Development Programme Axis 3: Improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging diversification of economic activity

Ireland Context : Off-farm Employment 0.6 Teagasc: National Farm Survey 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 - Farmer off-farm employment back to 1996 levels - Spouse employment more robust to downturn 0 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 Employment-Holder Employment-Spouse Source: Teagasc - NFS

12 nationwide workshops 3 hours x 5 sessions incl farm walks Aims  Provide new thinking  Help generate new ideas  Provide more income both on and off farm Free of charge www.teagasc.ie/ruraldevelopment