Environment
A worm welcome
0 A worm welcome As part of international efforts to safeguard soil health and biodiversity, Teagasc researchers have been assessing practical farm-scale measures to enhance soil biodiversity in intensively managed grasslands. New research from the Teagasc Environment Research Centre at Johnstown Castle shows that higher plant diversity of intensively managed multi-species swards enhances […]
3 February 2024
Celebrating World Wetlands Day – the role of wetlands and human wellbeing
0 Celebrating World Wetlands Day – the role of wetlands and human wellbeing To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Mary Roache, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, reminds us that all aspects of human wellbeing are tied to the health of our wetlands. The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee invites you to celebrate World Wetlands Day today, February […]
2 February 2024
Watch: Signpost Series Webinar – Planting Hedges
Watch: Signpost Series Webinar – Planting Hedges On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss planting hedges A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was […]
31 January 2024
‘Best of’ to be recognised in Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards
‘Best of’ to be recognised in Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards Launched in early January, the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards feature a prize fund of €30,000. In addition to an overall award winner, prizes will be awarded in up to nine categories. This includes five enterprise awards for: dairy; breeding/suckler beef; non-breeding / […]
29 January 2024
Taking centre stage – the role of the Teagasc Climate Centre
Taking centre stage – the role of the Teagasc Climate Centre Teagasc’s Climate Centre takes an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together staff from across the organisation to work on some of the biggest climate and biodiversity challenges facing us. Research Officers Lorraine Balaine (REDP), Rachael Murphy (CELUP) and Paul Smith (AGRIP) and Technologist […]
28 January 2024
Action needed to avoid ‘uphill battle’ on future nitrates derogations
Action needed to avoid ‘uphill battle’ on future nitrates derogations The future of Ireland’s nitrates derogation is dependent on farmers making the right choices and implementing measures to improve water quality, according to Eoghan O’Brien, Teagasc Sustainability Advisor. Speaking as part of an ASSAP / Signpost Programme webinar for farmers in the […]
25 January 2024
Save slurry for your silage ground
Save slurry for your silage ground Although slurry spreading is now permitted in Zones A and B, farmers have been reminded to plan carefully and to apply slurry in the areas where it gives the best response. Speaking as part of an ASSAP / Signpost Programme webinar targeted at farmers in the […]
24 January 2024
NMP Online, helping to embrace change
NMP Online, helping to embrace change Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar […]
22 January 2024
Soil Sampling for ACRES Tranche 1
Soil Sampling for ACRES Tranche 1 Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, tells us that all participants in ACRES Tranche 1 must have valid soil sample results or soil sample exemption forms uploaded on the ACRES online system by the 15th May 2024. Under Conditionality the prohibited application period for chemical fertiliser and slurry […]
22 January 2024
Watch: Tips on establishing your ACRES hedge
Watch: Tips on establishing your ACRES hedge Following a wet winter thus far, the cold spell over recent days has finally allowed farmland to dry, and this may give those who have signed up to ACRES an opportunity to get in and establish their hedging. Approximately 5,000 farmers will plant 2,000km of […]
21 January 2024