Cereal Pathologist with Teagasc at Oak Park Carlow
Joined September 2011
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5 Jul 2024
Potentially some Blighty weather coming over the next few days….
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28 Jun 2024
Currently looking for a post-doc to join us to work on detecting Zymoseptoria and Ramularia fungicide resistance as part of the AEROBIOMICS project topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c…
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Celebrating the life and work of @afbi_ni's Dr Louise Cooke during a meeting of the @SIPPathologists at AFBI Hillsborough.
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A two day scientific meeting of the Society of Irish Plant Pathologists @SIPPathologists is being held @AFBI_Hills in memory and celebration of the late Dr Louise Cooke and her contribution to plant pathology. @afbi_ni's Dr Archie Murchie reflects on her work over the years (1/2)
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Steven Kildea retweeted
3 Jun 2024
📢 The deadline to sign up for the Dr. Louise Cooke Memorial Conference has been extended to June 5, 2024, at 13:00. This two-day event will honor Dr. Cooke's contributions to plant pathology. Explore the full program of speakers and ticket info here: bit.ly/3X1SB7C.
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In memory of Dr Louise Cook a two day conference will be be held on Thu 13 - Fri 14 June @afbi_hills hosted by @SIPPathologists & @AFBI_NI. This event will honor Dr. Cooke's contributions to plant pathology. Explore the full agenda and tickets info here: bit.ly/3X1SB7C.
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Steven Kildea retweeted
30 May 2024
I’ve got a funded PhD position available to work with me on Barley-Ramularia interaction, starting in Sept 2024 in UCD Dublin, Ireland. RTs appreciated! 🙏 🙏findaphd.com/phds/project/re…
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Steven Kildea retweeted
7 May 2024
As part of my MSc in Agriculture Extension and Innovation, I am carrying out a research topic for my thesis entitled “Investigating the factors that affect farmers decisions to adopt biological products and IPM strategies on Irish tillage farms”
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Steven Kildea retweeted
16 Jun 2023
We are still looking for a motivated person to work on climate adaptation for Irish agricultural system! 2 year postdoctoral position available! topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c… @johnspink18
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We are looking for Post Doctoral Fellows in Integrated Pest Management. If you are interested in one of these roles, go to teagasc.ie/careers for more detailed information and how to apply. #jobfairy #jobopportunity #teagasc
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Steven Kildea retweeted
15 May 2023
To further celebrate International Day of Plant Health, we are relaunching our Photographic Competition! ☘️🌻🦗🦠📸😊
Top prize is €200, with a runner up, and student prize of €100! 💶
Details are below 👇
Remember, when taking pics, don't become a vector for disease spread!
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16 May 2023
For all involved in the production of Irish horticultural crops this is a really important survey. The more information Jennifer can capture the better we can tailor our IPM strategies, which is as critical now as it ever was
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21 Feb 2023
Realise that I look a little perplexed in the photo…..but in my defence I am looking at Z. tritici munching it’s way through wheat seedlings!
Minister @martinheydonfg visited @Teagasc Oakpark today to see research being carried out into sustainable disease control strategies for Irish arable and potato crops.
📍See summary of information on all the 1⃣9⃣research projects we are funding: assets.gov.ie/247738/42bb2d7…
ALT Pictured left to right are Stephen Kildea, Minister Heydon, John Spink
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21 Feb 2023
Delighted to have secured funding for the IPM2030 projects aiming to assess the impact of the proposed SUR, non-chemical alternatives to pesticides and crop specific guidelines.
Awards of over €4.2 million under the first Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call have been announced for 1⃣9⃣ projects on climate adaptation, #planthealth and pesticides, #forestry, #animalhealth and welfare, the #bioeconomy, and women in farming
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![Teagasc’s Head of Environment, Crops and Land Use Programme John Spink [right] and Research Officer Stephen Kildea [left] brief Minister Heydon [centre] on the work that will be carried out on three research projects awarded to Teagasc Oakpark as part of the PRSSC.
Minister Heydon visited Teagasc Oakpark on Tuesday to see research being carried out into sustainable disease control strategies for Irish arable and potato crops.](https://venexa.site/media/FpgHHvCWYAEZawU.jpg)
ALT Teagasc’s Head of Environment, Crops and Land Use Programme John Spink [right] and Research Officer Stephen Kildea [left] brief Minister Heydon [centre] on the work that will be carried out on three research projects awarded to Teagasc Oakpark as part of the PRSSC. Minister Heydon visited Teagasc Oakpark on Tuesday to see research being carried out into sustainable disease control strategies for Irish arable and potato crops.
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21 Feb 2023
Equally delighted to have met Minster @martinheydonfg and @agriculture_ie at @teagasc today to provide an overview of the projects and to discuss wider crop production and protection issues.
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Steven Kildea retweeted
3 Jan 2023
Open PhD position! RT
We know plant pathogens are genetically diverse, but how much diversity is there within single fields?
What does that mean for overcoming resistance traits or fungicides and for diagnostics thereof?
Want to help find out? Apply!
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Steven Kildea retweeted
#HaveYourSay on Ireland’s #publicconsultation on @EU_Commission proposal for a Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation including reduction targets, register of equipment, prohibition of use in sensitive areas, training and advisory
🗓Apply by January 20
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ALT #HaveYourSay on Ireland’s #publicconsultation on @EU_Commission proposal for a Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation including reduction targets, register of equipment, prohibition of use in sensitive areas, training and advisory 🗓Apply by January 20 https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/03fd8-public-consultation-on-the-eu-commissions-proposal-for-a-sustainable-use-of-pesticides-regulation/
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Steven Kildea retweeted
16 Dec 2022
📌[NEW JOB ALERT]
@VALPRO_Path is looking for a post-doctoral fellow in Carlow! 🚩
💡 If you want to work on solving the plant protein deficit, with passionate and diverse team, to
make a change for the better, apply now! 🤞👌
#HorizonEurope
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Steven Kildea retweeted
11 Nov 2022
Hold that date for National Tillage Conference 2023. Agenda and registration at teagasc.ie/tillagecon23
@teagasccrops
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