Environment
The implications for forest owners after Storm Éowyn
0 The implications for forest owners after Storm Éowyn With 24,000 hectares of forestry windblown as a result of recent storms, making up 3% of the total planted forestry in Ireland, where can forest owners go from here and what support and advice is available? More episodes and information from the Environment Edge
3 March 2025
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
0 Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds Barry Caslin highlights how farmers, blessed with extensive roof areas ideal for solar panel installations, can turn these underutilized areas into energy-generating assets. This can help meet their energy needs & provide the potential to contribute to the national grid. Why […]
3 March 2025
Getting the most from your slurry
0 Getting the most from your slurry Organic manure is a valuable source of plant nutrients. To get the most from the phosphorus (P) & potassium (K) content, as well as the nitrogen (N) in slurry, it must go to the right place at the right time & be spread at the right […]
3 March 2025
Valuing slurry – the importance of testing
Valuing slurry – the importance of testing Organic manures such as slurry are a very valuable resource. Not only can they boost soil fertility, but when used effectively, they can allow for considerable savings on chemical fertiliser spend. Joining Cathal Somers and Deirdre Glynn on a recent episode of the Environment Edge […]
18 February 2025
From the ground up: ten years of SIS
From the ground up: ten years of SIS Ten years ago, the Irish Soils Information System (SIS) was launched. Senior Research Officer Réamonn Fealy reviews its historical context, development and usage – and considers emerging demands for soil data and how these may be met by technology. Due to the legacy of […]
15 February 2025
Noel Meehan appointed as Head of Teagasc Water Quality Knowledge Transfer Department
Noel Meehan appointed as Head of Teagasc Water Quality Knowledge Transfer Department Teagasc has appointed Noel Meehan as Head of its Water Quality Knowledge Transfer Department. The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority at its recent meeting. There has been a rapid expansion of the Teagasc Environment Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities […]
11 February 2025
Clover and soil fertility on a Golden Vale dairy farm
0 Clover and soil fertility on a Golden Vale dairy farm Farming in the heart of the Golden Vale, Edwin Thompson and his family milk 160 cows on 86 ha near Golden, Co. Tipperary. Liam Quinn, Teagasc Signpost Programme Adviser, explores how Edwin’s focus on clover, soil fertility, and smart nutrient management is […]
9 February 2025
All-round soil health is key to reducing farm emissions
0 All-round soil health is key to reducing farm emissions Soil fertility management is helping to deliver emission reduction targets, a primary goal of the Teagasc Signpost farms programme, Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil Specialist, tells us more. Good overall soil fertility delivers increased supply and efficiency of major nutrients such as nitrogen (N) […]
8 February 2025
Don’t mine away valuable soil fertility levels
0 Don’t mine away valuable soil fertility levels Getting the soil fertility basics right, such as optimising soil pH and applying phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in a balanced programme, is a key part of all economically and environmentally sustainable production systems, writes Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist. Soil testing is […]
6 February 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
0 LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations The introduction of new rules around slurry spreading in Ireland will lead to big changes in the way slurry is spread on many farms. Richard Gill tells us more. From January 1st 2025 the use of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) has […]
2 February 2025