Despite cuts, Teagasc will maintain strong service

Teagasc staff numbers are falling due to early retirements and a ban on recruitment.

What does this mean for farmers who may be gearing up for expansion? Head of Knowledge Transfer Dr Tom Kelly spoke with Teagasc’s Today’s Farm magazine recently on how the organisation is managing the change.

* With more clients to support, advisers are increasingly office-bound , this must mean they will become out of touch.