Apr 25

The Future is Bright for Irish Show Jumper Paraic Kenny

Categories: Equestrian, Equine, Horse Nutrition
The Future is Bright for Irish Show Jumper Paraic Kenny Paraic Kenny, The Irish Field Junior Show Jumper of the Year
Paraic Kenny is a young 17 year-old show jumping rider from Co. Wexford, Ireland with an extremely bright future. Paraic has enjoyed much success in his career particularly over the last year when taking the ride on his aunt’s exuberant Connemara pony, Grey Ross. Having played a strong role in the Irish pony team’s success at the Nations Cup in Fontainebleau in April of last year, Paraic and Grey Ross went on to win the Grand Prix in Hagen, Germany.

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Apr 25

AYS Finalist: Nimesha Fernando

Categories: Agriculture, Alltech Campus, Alltech Young Scientist, Education
AYS Finalist: Nimesha Fernando

It was early morning on the 11th of December 2012 when I opened my student portal. I noticed an email from one of my supervisors about a paper competition. “Yes it is a good idea” I thought. I was eager to read if I was eligible or not and double clicked on the link provided. I discovered that I was eligible, but what bad timing; the research paper had to be submitted before the 31st of December, exactly 20 more days to write a paper.

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Apr 23

AYS Finalist: Nelson Pena - If It Was Possible Despite All

Categories: Agriculture, Alltech Campus, Alltech Young Scientist, Education
AYS Finalist: Nelson Pena - If It Was Possible Despite All

Being a researcher has been one of my most important goals in recent years and the research I did was the key point in deciding on this vocation, which I am so passionate about. Taking part in the Alltech Young Scientist came about because a friend suggested that I participate in the competition the year before. They thought that my research could win the regional competition, but due to fate, I could not participate that year.

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Apr 23

Dutch Dairy Farming v. American Style

Categories: Agriculture, Alltech Worldwide, Dairy Cows
Dutch Dairy Farming v. American Style Joris de Boer (left) tells us about his experience in dairying in both the Netherlands and USA
In the summer of 2012, Joris de Boer emigrated with his family to the Netherlands. Joris is originally Dutch but he grew up in America on a dairy farm. After gaining a lot of experience as a dairy sales manager, he then started working as a consultant. Here, Joris tells us about the main differences he's noticed between the two countries.

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