Environment
Low Carbon Irish Grain – what’s your number?
John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor, writes on the benefits of using AgNav Tillage, a free online tool available to all Irish tillage farmers that can drive profitable, lower carbon grain production.
12 March 2026
Have your say: What are your thoughts on pollinator conservation in agriculture?
Farmers and those working with the land are invited to share their views and experiences of pollinator conservation in farmland. Fernanda De Oliveira Azevedo and Sarah Larragy, Trinity College Dublin, and Meritxell Grau Butinyac, FarmBioNet Project Manager, and Saorla Kavanagh, FarmBioNet Project Coordinator, tell us how to get involved.
10 March 2026
Tracking changes in national soil fertility
Teagasc has supported soil analysis and nutrient management in Irish agriculture since the 1950’s. After years of fertiliser price shocks, tighter environmental rules and a sharper focus on nutrient efficiency, are Irish soils improving or quietly slipping backwards?
9 March 2026
Slaney Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Slaney Catchment Action Plan, as part of the Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign, was officially launched by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne, TD, at the Riverbank House Hotel in Wexford today, Friday, 6th March.
6 March 2026
Exploring a new BASELINE for Irish agriculture
Claudia Barry, Biodiversity Research Technician, Meritxell Grau Butinyac, FarmBioNet Project Manager, Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, FarmBioNet Project Coordinator & Research Officer, bring us insights from the Project BASELINE EIP launch, a farmer-led initiative focused on soil health, science and innovation.
6 March 2026
Opportunities to diversify are never too far from James O’Keeffe’s mind
Creating multiple income streams to develop a resilient farm business, James and Zita O’Keeffe, from Crossakiel, Co. Meath, are organic tillage farmers with a diversified farm holding. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh and John Mahon, Signpost Programme tells us more.
6 March 2026
Barrow ‘Better Farming for Water – 8 Actions for Change’ Action Plan Officially Launched
The river Barrow, Better Farming for Water- 8 Actions for Change, Action Plan was officially launched yesterday, Wednesday, 4 March at Teagasc Oak Park.
5 March 2026
More time to apply for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards
The application deadline for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 has been extended.
27 February 2026
Climate Action on the Ground: What Irish Farmers Need to Know for 2026
Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Communications Specialist with the Signpost Programme interviews Dr Karl Richards, Head of the Teagasc Climate Centre on the progress being made to meet our emissions targets.
24 February 2026
Sustainable upland farming – lessons written on the landscape
A recently published book, Seventy Years in the Wild West – The Rise and Fall of Ireland’s Largest Sheep Farm, provides a timely reflection on the evolution of upland farming and the lessons it holds for today, Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, and Aileen Collery ACRES Donegal shares some reflections.
24 February 2026