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Teagasc (, meaning "Instruction") is the semi-state authority in 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 .


Teagasc agricultural and horticultural colleges
  • Clonakilty Agricultural College
  • Kildalton Agricultural and Horticultural College
  • Ballyhaise Agricultural College
  • College of Amenity Horticulture located at the Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin.
  • Teagasc eCollege


Private agricultural and horticultural colleges
  • Gurteen Agricultural College
  • Mountbellew Agricultural College
  • Warrenstown Horticultural College (closed in 2009)
  • Pallaskenry Agricultural College


Food research centres
  • Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork.Hogan, Dick. "Test tubes in dump traced to farm centre" , 17 January 1995 (, dairy, food ingredients and formulated foods and beverages)
  • Ashtown Food Research Centre (food product innovation, quality and safety, meat science, bioactives, , bakery technology, seafood innovation, horticulture including plant diagnostics and forestry)


Agricultural research centres
  • Animal Bioscience Research Centre (efficiency of production of high-quality meat and milk)
  • Athenry Production Research Centre (sheep production, animal reproduction, organic milk, beef and sheep production)
  • Grange Research Centre (beef)
  • Johnstown Research Centre (soil, environment and organic farming)
  • Kinsealy Research Centre (formerly horticulture; since closed, with facilities relocated to Ashtown, Dublin 15, in 2012)
  • Moorepark Research Centre (dairy and pigs)
  • Oak Park Research Centre (arable crop)
  • Rural Economy Research Centre (social science research and policy)


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