Environment
Growing Wild Willow Catkins and Birds Nests
0 Growing Wild Willow Catkins and Birds Nests Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Willow Catkins Look out for willow catkins. Immature male catkins are covered in grey fur and elongate and open to allow […]
4 March 2023
Reducing emissions from fertiliser focus of ‘Flagship’ project
0 Reducing emissions from fertiliser focus of ‘Flagship’ project Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from agricultural applications of nitrogenous fertiliser can vary significantly depending on how, where and when a fertiliser is used. Modifying farm systems and making changes to management practices, such as fertiliser type, timing, amount, rate and location of fertiliser application, […]
3 March 2023
Be Aware of Nature on Your Farm
0 Be Aware of Nature on Your Farm Hedge-cutting has now ceased from the 1st of March to avoid disturbances to birds and their nests. Non farmed areas are invaluable space for nature on your farm provided they are allowed to grow and flower. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, tells us more. […]
3 March 2023
ASSAP – Seachtain na Gaeilge
0 ASSAP – Seachtain na Gaeilge Tá ról lárnach ag cleachtais feirmeoireachta i bhfeabhsú cháilíocht an uisce, is seirbhís saor in aisce agus rúnda é ASSAP (Clár Tacaíochta agus Comhairleach Inbhuanaithe Talmhaíochta) a oibríonn le feirmeoirí i 190 dobharcheantar tosaíochta cáilíochta uisce in Éirinn, léigh tuilleadh thíos. Deirdre Ni Flionn & Cathal MacAnsamraidh […]
2 March 2023
Teagasc manure management report launched
Teagasc manure management report launched Teagasc has launched a new study examining manure management practices on Irish farms, which influence the environmental impact of agriculture. Understanding manure management on Irish farms is important for use in the calculation of national emissions data for greenhouse gases and ammonia. The study is based on […]
28 February 2023
Meet Róisín McManus – a Teagasc Walsh Scholar tackling water quality issues through targeted manure storage advice
Meet Róisín McManus – a Teagasc Walsh Scholar tackling water quality issues through targeted manure storage advice Róisín McManus is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar, based in Teagasc Nenagh, who’s identifying ways to achieve improvements in water quality through targeted organic manure storage advice. As part of her research, being completed in conjunction […]
26 February 2023
Signpost Series – Actions for Pollinators on farmland
Signpost Series – Actions for Pollinators on farmland On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 17 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Wilson, National Biodiversity Data Centre to discuss the actions for pollinators on farmland. A questions and […]
26 February 2023
How Irish farmers can be part of the solution to climate change
How Irish farmers can be part of the solution to climate change Since the start of the industrial revolution in the mid 1800s, temperature has increased globally by 1.2 degrees Celsius. However what’s even more alarming is that temperature increase has accelerated massively since the 1970s. Dr Tom O’Dwyer, head of the […]
25 February 2023
What is the purpose of the Nitrates Action Programme measures?
What is the purpose of the Nitrates Action Programme measures? Edward Burgess, Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, tells us all about the Nitrates Action Programme measures. What is the purpose of Nitrates Action Programme measures? The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) and its derogation is arguably the most significant piece of legislation regulating farm […]
24 February 2023
Assessing and enhancing soil health focus of upcoming event
Assessing and enhancing soil health focus of upcoming event Good soil health is the foundation of productive and resilient agricultural systems. The upcoming Farming for Soil Health field event will demonstrate the practices and technologies that can be adopted on farms to assess and enhance soil health. These include: demonstrations of visual […]
24 February 2023