Environment
The GroundTruth Project
Dr Fiona Brennan, Teagasc senior research officer in soil microbiology, chats to us about ‘The GroundTruth Project’ that is connecting communities to soil science, unearthing data and helping to get a deeper understanding of the soil beneath us.
13 September 2025
Reseeding – a win for performance and the bottom line
As part of this Signpost update, DairyBeef 500 participant, Gareth Peoples tells us why he wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to reseed this autumn – allowing for better and more efficient swards.
6 September 2025
Teagasc publish reports to inform Nitrates Action Programme and Derogation
Teagasc has completed five reports at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This is in line with commitments made in Water and Agriculture – a Collaborative Approach as part of the ongoing work in preparing Ireland’s next Nitrates Action Programme and importantly securing a continuance of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
5 September 2025
Deepening the understanding of farming in the uplands
Representing a significant proportion of land across the island, almost 200 delegates joined CAFRE and Teagasc for the Uplands Symposium 2025 to deepen their understanding of upland farming systems and to explore future policy opportunities.
5 September 2025
Have you declared your Farming for Water Catch Crops?
Farmers who’ve established two-month catch crops under the Farming for Water EIP are being reminded that the declaration deadline is fast approaching.
3 September 2025
Fertiliser spreading – key dates approaching
September marks a key month and farmers need to be aware that the closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorus, is fast approaching.
2 September 2025
Hedgerows – the vital role they play for our birds, bats and bees
To mark Hedgerow Week 2025, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a closer look at how birds, bats and bees interact with our hedgerows – using them as vital corridors for food, shelter and travel.
2 September 2025
Brush up on your sustainable hedge cutting skills
With the hedge cutting season now open, farmers and contractors are invited to see sustainable hedge cutting in action on Thursday, September 4 at 11am in Teagasc Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny E32 YW08.
1 September 2025
Hedgerows – the sum of many parts
Native hedgerows support around one hundred plant species, including trees, shrubs, climbers and herbs. Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a look at these components, highlighting the vital role they play in biodiversity.
1 September 2025
Hedge cutting window set to open
Farmers are being reminded that the prohibited period for hedge cutting comes to an end from September 1. Section 40 of the Wildlife Act prohibits the cutting of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August
31 August 2025