Teagasc - the Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is Ireland’s national body for research, advisory, and education services in agriculture, food, and related environmental areas.[8] It operates research centres, advisory offices and colleges nationwide, with a significant footprint in R&D, laboratory services, farm advisory and training. Its procurement spans scientific equipment and consumables, farm and environmental services, construction and facilities, ICT systems and services, professional services, and education/training supports, all under Irish and EU public procurement rules.[1] Teagasc emphasises value for money, legal compliance, and fair treatment of suppliers, with structured processes for tenders and invoicing.[1]

Strategic Context

Teagasc’s Statement of Strategy 2025–2028, “Innovating for Impact: Improving Competitiveness and Resilience in the Agrifood Sector”, prioritises sustainability, digitalisation, skills development, and resilience in the farming and food system.[2][8] The strategy outlines more than 40 new actions across research, advisory, education and environmental support by 2028, including expanded training, stronger focus on soil health, water quality, emissions, digital tools and diversification for farm families.[2][3] These priorities drive spending on research infrastructure, digital and data capabilities, training delivery, and environmental programmes, and align Teagasc with national ambitions such as growing the organic food sector value to €750 million by 2030.[7]

Typical Suppliers

Laboratory and scientific equipment manufacturers and distributors supplying analytical instruments, lab consumables, and specialist research tools to Teagasc research centres.[1]
IT and digital solution providers delivering software platforms, data management tools, cyber security, and network services to support Teagasc’s push towards stronger digital tools and decision-support systems.[2][3]
Agricultural, environmental and consultancy service firms providing expertise in areas such as soil health, water quality, emissions measurement, organics, and human resources (e.g. HR expert panels advertised via EU procurement). [4]
Construction, facilities management and building services contractors involved in maintaining and upgrading Teagasc’s research centres, colleges and advisory offices as part of capital and estate modernisation programmes.[2][8]
Training, education and e‑learning providers supporting expanded and more flexible learning routes for farmers, young people, women and part‑time farmers, including blended and digital training solutions.[2][3]

Supplier Tips

Align proposals with Teagasc’s 2025–2028 strategy themes – emphasise how your solution improves competitiveness, resilience, sustainability (soil, water, emissions) or digital decision‑support for the agrifood sector, and reference relevant strategic actions where appropriate.[2][3][8]
Monitor Teagasc’s procurement notices on national and EU platforms (including panels for professional services such as HR experts) and use the supplier information guidance on Teagasc’s website to ensure compliance with invoicing, documentation, and public procurement rules.[1][4]
Offer flexible, farmer‑friendly delivery models for training, digital tools and services – Teagasc is prioritising wider access, more flexible learning routes and practical digital supports, so solutions that minimise time away from the farm and are easy to adopt will be more attractive.[2][3]

Updated 28 June 2026