Environment
New Signpost Advisory Programme in place
New Signpost Advisory Programme in place A new free Signpost Advisory service has been established to assist farmers in making their farms more environmentally sustainable. A team of 20 Signpost advisors is in place across the Teagasc advisory regions and will work with farmers to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse […]
14 June 2023
The role of Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme
The role of Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme In Ireland, all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive. Under this directive, Ireland has been set a target of achieving at least ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland. However, despite a lot of good work over the […]
11 June 2023
Carbon Farming Initiatives
Carbon Farming Initiatives Carbon farming is a new green business model to reward farmers and land managers for curbing climate change, Donal O’Brien, Researcher at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, tells us more. This form of farming is defined by the European Commission as a carbon removal activity that leads to greater storage of […]
11 June 2023
ACRES – how will your farm score?
0 ACRES – how will your farm score? The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is Ireland’s new agri-environment climate scheme under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan. This new €1.5 billion flagship agri-environment scheme is to address biodiversity decline, while delivering an income support. In this article, Joanne Masterson, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, explains how the […]
8 June 2023
When do you reduce chemical fertiliser in a grass clover sward?
0 When do you reduce chemical fertiliser in a grass clover sward? Dr. Deirdre Hennessy features on this edition of the Environment Edge podcast, where she speaks about the nutrient management of grass clover swards. Speaking from her years of experience in managing these swards under research conditions at Teagasc Moorepark, the lecturer […]
5 June 2023
Signpost Series: Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – what was the process?
Signpost Series: Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – what was the process? On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabhain, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, to discuss the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – […]
29 May 2023
Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain
Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain Now is the time to look out for Marsh marigold & Ribwort plantain, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Marsh marigold Look out for marsh marigold with striking glossy yellow […]
27 May 2023
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm Wildlife habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, commonly occur on Irish farms. The retention of existing habitats is vitally important, as they deliver ecological benefits. Wildlife habitats are vital to ecology, but they also provide important benefits – commonly referred to […]
27 May 2023
Signpost Series: Protecting farmland pollinators
Signpost Series: Protecting farmland pollinators On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT, was joined by Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, EIP Project Manager, to discuss Protecting Farmland Pollinators. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Andy Boland, […]
26 May 2023
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats Biodiversity management practices undertaken by farmers are a key element of farm sustainability. There is a need to include biodiversity management in the assessment of farm sustainability. This article draws on existing evidence and literature to inform the development of an innovative, affordable, […]
25 May 2023