Teagasc

Article summary

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 was formed as an amalgamation of two preceding bodies - An Foras Talúntais (AFT) / The Agricultural Institute, which was responsible for agricultural research, and An Chomhairle Oiliúna Talmhaíochta (ACOT) / The Agricultural Training Council, which was responsible for education and advisory services.

Key claims

1. date of establishment: 1958-05-23 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of establishment: 1948 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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3. The record states that the date of establishment is "1948". What evidence would count against this claim?
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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1374231094