Environment
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on tree species, open spaces, underutilised areas and interconnectivity between habitats here. A few simple management interventions can make a big difference! […]
24 May 2023
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year Des Powell, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, operates a sheep and beef farm in conjunction with his parents George and Frieda. Here he gives us an update on his farm for May. Lambing complete I am glad to be out the other side of lambing. […]
24 May 2023
Improving the biodiversity value of your forest
Improving the biodiversity value of your forest Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on how to keep browsing animals out, create/leave deadwood and more. A question I get asked regularly is how to make a forest more ecologically valuable. […]
22 May 2023
Angus calf five-point sustainable production plan – from Croke Park to the Ploughing
Angus calf five-point sustainable production plan – from Croke Park to the Ploughing In the quest for more sustainable beef production, four students from the Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan, Westmeath have developed a five-point sustainable farm plan in combination with rearing Angus animals. Trása & Sinéad Bracken, Chloe McDermott and Mary Colton […]
22 May 2023
Improving biodiversity on farm
Improving biodiversity on farm Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, tells you how you can improve biodiversity on your farm. Biodiversity covers all plant and animal species as well as micro-organisms that grow and live on and around your farm. Biodiversity is flora, fauna and the habitats in which they exist. Everywhere has some flora and […]
21 May 2023
How can we help bees?
How can we help bees? Today is World Bee Day! The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. In Ireland there are 77 solitary bee species, 21 bumble bee species and one honey bee species. One third of our bee species […]
20 May 2023
How farmers can support biodiversity
How farmers can support biodiversity National Biodiversity Week Ireland 2023 takes place 19th – 28th May. National Biodiversity Week is all about connecting people with nature and communicating the importance of biodiversity. Conservation of Farmland Habitats Conservation and protection of farmland wildlife and habitats is an important dimension of environmental sustainability. In […]
19 May 2023
Signpost Series: Gaseous emissions and soil science update from the Agricultural Catchments Programme
Signpost Series: Gaseous emissions and soil science update from the Agricultural Catchments Programme On this episode of the Signpost Series, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, was joined by Dr. Bridget Lynch and Dr. Ognjen Zurovec to discuss Agricultural Catchments Programme – gaseous emissions and soil science. A questions and answers session took […]
19 May 2023
Watch: Using VESS for the visual examination of soils
Watch: Using VESS for the visual examination of soils Visual Soil Examination and Evaluation (VSEE) techniques are procedures for visually and tactilely evaluating soil structure. Techniques have been designed to examine both the topsoil and subsoil, focusing on the impact of management on soil structural quality. Some procedures are semi-quantitative and include […]
18 May 2023
The soil is alive and willing to help
The soil is alive and willing to help Farming has come a long way in the last 50 years, with huge improvements in how we grow our crops and rear our animals. Cathal Somers, ASSAP Advisor, Waterford, tells us more on the importance of soil health. These days, farmers are constantly finding […]
15 May 2023