Environment
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return The Let’s Talk Organic webinar series, featuring Teagasc Organic Specialists and special quests sharing their experiences of converting to organic farming, will return today, Tuesday, November 12 at 7.30pm. As part of this evening’s webinar, John and Stephanie O’Hanlon, Angus Woods, and John and Ivan Kiersey will […]
12 November 2024
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research A unique event, Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, yesterday, Monday, 11 November. The event took place at the European Commission Representation to Ireland […]
12 November 2024
Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation
0 Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation The views of farmers, citizens and stakeholders have been sought as part of a public consultation on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, which proposes the addition of blackgrass to the list of controlled weeds. Other proposals include the […]
7 November 2024
Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future
0 Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future Continuing the topic of asking if farmers are going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality, Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist Eddie Burgess discusses the challenge on Irish farms on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast. Listen in […]
5 November 2024
Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence
0 Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence The Teagasc Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence conference is taking place today, Tuesday, November 5 at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. At the conference the science and evidence behind the sustainability credentials of agriculture, specifically focussing on livestock systems, are being […]
5 November 2024
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2023 revealed
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2023 revealed Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2023. The report derives farm performance indicators from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) to track the progress of Irish dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms in improving their economic, environmental and social […]
29 October 2024
Organic Farming Information meetings get underway
Organic Farming Information meetings get underway Are you interested in organics or questioning whether organic farming is an option for your farm? Following the opening of the Organic Farming Scheme and to answer some of the key queries you may have, the Teagasc Organics team is hosting a series of Organic Farming […]
29 October 2024
Mapping a course
Mapping a course Teagasc’s Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support the agri-food sector to improve water quality across Ireland’s catchments. To learn more, TResearch spoke to a researcher on the campaign, Daire Ó hUallacháin. Daire Ó hUallacháin is a Principal Research Officer in the CELUP programme at Teagasc Johnstown Castle. […]
29 October 2024
Ciaran Bartley: Nearing the finish with my 20-month steers
Ciaran Bartley: Nearing the finish with my 20-month steers Ciaran Bartley, Signpost Programme Demonstration Farmer, gives us his farm update for October, discussing management of steers, highlighting weight gain, feeding strategies, and plans for grazing and silage production. I am nearing the end of feeding my 20-month-old Friesian steers at grass for […]
26 October 2024
Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion
Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion Having claimed the Sheep Enterprise Award at the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024, Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and Terry Carroll, Drystock Advisor in Kilkenny, detail Brian Nicholson’s journey to partial organic conversion. Farming […]
24 October 2024