Environment
An introduction to Agricultural Catchments week and the Timoleague open day
0 An introduction to Agricultural Catchments week and the Timoleague open day The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) is running a dedicated week of activities showcasing its research and advisory programme from Friday May 5th to Friday May 12th. Its theme is ‘A Living Lab Monitoring Water Quality and Gaseous Emissions.’ All through the […]
4 May 2023
Signpost Series – ABP’s sustainability story
0 Signpost Series – ABP’s sustainability story On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Stephen Connolly, ABP Agri Sustainability Manager, to give an insight into ABP’s sustainability story. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, […]
3 May 2023
4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme
0 4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme Farmers have shown huge interest in the new National Liming Programme, with 4.5m tonnes sought by 41,000 farmers before the programme’s deadline on 20th April. With support in respect of over 4.5m tonnes of lime sought, the average tonnage sought per applicant under […]
2 May 2023
Why you must use less bagged nitrogen
Why you must use less bagged nitrogen Farmers are being tasked with reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but what steps can be taken at farm level to achieve this? In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc Signpost Programme, and Seamus Nolan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, detail how the steps taken on your farm affect […]
30 April 2023
Growing Wild: Dandelions and cowslips
Growing Wild: Dandelions and cowslips Now is the time to look out for Dandelions and Cowslips, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Dandelions Look out for dandelions – not too hard to find. While this perennial plant keeps […]
29 April 2023
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day A project that will restore some of Europe’s most unique coastal habitats and also protect vulnerable breeding waders, such as the Curlew, was launched on World Curlew Day 2023, April 21st. LIFE on Machair – a €7.4m nature project funded by the European Union […]
25 April 2023
Hydropower on farms – going with the flow
Hydropower on farms – going with the flow Fiacc O’Brolchain, Hydropower Engineer Specialist, spoke to Teagasc’s Barry Caslin about the option to generate electricity from hydro on farms. With high electricity prices and uncertainty, farmers with steep land and high, consistent volumes of rainfall may consider hydropower. Some of the power generated […]
21 April 2023
Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme open to participants
Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme open to participants Most of the actions you are being asked to implement to reduce emissions will also reduce costs, improve animal performance and increase farm profitability. It’s a win-win for your farm. To help you implement these actions, Teagasc has established a new, targeted advisory programme to […]
20 April 2023
Deadline for National Liming Programme applications fast approaching
Deadline for National Liming Programme applications fast approaching The National Liming Programme, a scheme which incentivises farmers to purchase and spread ground limestone in order to maintain soil fertility, will close for applications this week. Providing a financial contribution of €16/t of lime spread – either calcium ground limestone or magnesium ground […]
19 April 2023
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality How well are we doing in Ireland in regards to reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality? The grass and crop season is starting to ramp up now, as the weather improves, and with that comes the use of sprays to control weeds, […]
18 April 2023