Environment
Four decades of missed opportunity
The challenges facing and opportunities available to the Irish agricultural sector were made clear to all who attended the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc Johnstown Castle on June 10. Worryingly though, an effective solution that has been readily available for generations has largely been underutilised.
16 June 2026
Inspection non-compliances must reduce to improve water quality – Pat Dillon, Director of Research at Teagasc
In light of the recently published Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspection results for 2025, showing a non-compliance rate of 43% for the initial 4,315 Good Agricultural Practice inspections carried out, Director of Research at Teagasc, Pat Dillon has urged farmers to act now to improve water quality.
16 June 2026
Rapeseed by-products show promise for reducing methane emissions from beef cattle
New Teagasc research has found that including rapeseed cake or rapeseed oil in beef cattle diets can significantly reduce methane emissions without affecting animal performance.
16 June 2026
Farming for the future in the Blackwater catchment
Philip Murphy, Blackwater Catchment Coordinator, tells us more about the upcoming Better Farming for Water event, highlighting practical solutions for improving performance and water quality.
15 June 2026
Breaking the pathway with Phosphorus and sediments
Break-the-pathway measures to reduce phosphorus and sediment losses to water were a key topic of discussion at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, taking place today, June 10 at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle.
13 June 2026
Actions to support farmland biodiversity
Farmland biodiversity is an important natural resource, and Ireland has roughly 31,500 species living within 117 habitats. As part of the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, on June 10, actions farmers can take to enhance biodiversity on their farm were discussed.
12 June 2026
One slurry in, two products out
The role of slurry separation and the potential uses of the resulting solid and liquid fractions was a topic of much interest at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, which took place at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, on June 10.
11 June 2026
Small actions have big impacts – protecting water in June
From sprayer calibration and roadway management, along with tips on slurry storage and managing clean water, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm over June.
11 June 2026
Building more resilient farming systems at Johnstown Castle
Attendees at today’s Farming for a Better Future Open Day, hosted in Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, were made aware of the numerous challenges along with the opportunities available to build more resilient farming systems.
10 June 2026
Farming for Soil Health: Assess your Soil Health
Soil is one of the farm’s most important resources. It takes many years to develop, but it can be damaged or lost very quickly. Once soil is badly degraded, it can be difficult and costly to restore.
10 June 2026