Environment
6 key changes to nitrates regulations for 2023
6 key changes to nitrates regulations for 2023 The Nitrates Action Programme – the means by which the Nitrates Directive is delivered in Ireland – has undergone a number of changes, with stronger measures introduced for the protection of water quality. Some existing measures were retained, some new measures were introduced and […]
26 January 2023
Signpost Series – The national fertiliser database
Signpost Series – The national fertiliser database On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan & Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture inspectors to discuss the national fertiliser database. The banding of dairy cows and recent changes […]
25 January 2023
Getting the most out of your slurry
Getting the most out of your slurry We are starting to see slurry tankers out on the land over the last few days as the slurry spreading closed season ends in parts of the country – but are we getting it right or can we do better? Teagasc dairy advisors, Owen Power, […]
23 January 2023
How to reduce nitrogen losses at farm level
How to reduce nitrogen losses at farm level The prohibited period when organic fertilisers are not allowed to be spread on ‘zone B’ farms came to an end on January 15th, Mary Roache, Teagasc advisor in Westport, offers advice on reducing nitrogen losses. Slurry and fertiliser spreading is prohibited over the winter […]
20 January 2023
Nitrates and Derogation Information Meetings
Nitrates and Derogation Information Meetings Teagasc is hosting a series of Nitrates and Derogation information meetings for farmers and the wider Agri-professional community. These events are nationwide in each of the Teagasc advisory regions, with presentations from local Teagasc staff Head of the Teagasc Advisory Programme, Thomas Curran said; “There have been […]
18 January 2023
Technologies for today and tomorrow
Technologies for today and tomorrow Teagasc experts are highlighting how technologies are being used to turn the challenges of sustainability into opportunities on Irish farms. Farmers are facing increasing economic, social and environmental challenges in the drive towards sustainability. The EU Green Deal has set targets to halt biodiversity decline, improve water […]
17 January 2023
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment Eddie Webb, B&T Soil & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us; the permitted period for spreading slurry in Galway/Clare is 16th January. Slurry has becoming an increasing valuable resource on farms especially in light of continuing increased fertiliser prices. The traditional method […]
16 January 2023
Nitrates Events January 2023
Nitrates Events January 2023 Teagasc is hosting a series of Nitrates and Derogation information meetings for farmers and the wider Agri-professional community. These events are nationwide with presentations from local Teagasc staff. There have been a number of changes to the Nitrates Action Plan over the past number of years and these […]
16 January 2023
Signpost Series – Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023
Signpost Series – Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023 On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6 January 2023, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc & Dr David Meredith, Teagasc to discuss implementing Health […]
16 January 2023
Using Red Clover in the Silage Sward
Using Red Clover in the Silage Sward Aidan and Luke Maguire farm just over 46 hectares of good free draining land near Navan in Co Meath. They are operating a Dairy-Calf to Beef enterprise with a high stocking rate of 2.8 LU/ha on the whole farm. Aidan was Teagasc Drystock Grassland Farmer […]
11 January 2023