Environment
The role of Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme
The role of Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme In Ireland, all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive. Under this directive, Ireland has been set a target of achieving at least ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland. However, despite a lot of good work over the […]
11 June 2023
ACRES – how will your farm score?
0 ACRES – how will your farm score? The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is Ireland’s new agri-environment climate scheme under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan. This new €1.5 billion flagship agri-environment scheme is to address biodiversity decline, while delivering an income support. In this article, Joanne Masterson, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, explains how the […]
8 June 2023
When do you reduce chemical fertiliser in a grass clover sward?
0 When do you reduce chemical fertiliser in a grass clover sward? Dr. Deirdre Hennessy features on this edition of the Environment Edge podcast, where she speaks about the nutrient management of grass clover swards. Speaking from her years of experience in managing these swards under research conditions at Teagasc Moorepark, the lecturer […]
5 June 2023
Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain
Growing Wild – Marsh marigold and Ribwort plantain Now is the time to look out for Marsh marigold & Ribwort plantain, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Marsh marigold Look out for marsh marigold with striking glossy yellow […]
27 May 2023
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm
Protecting wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity on farm Wildlife habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, commonly occur on Irish farms. The retention of existing habitats is vitally important, as they deliver ecological benefits. Wildlife habitats are vital to ecology, but they also provide important benefits – commonly referred to […]
27 May 2023
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats Biodiversity management practices undertaken by farmers are a key element of farm sustainability. There is a need to include biodiversity management in the assessment of farm sustainability. This article draws on existing evidence and literature to inform the development of an innovative, affordable, […]
25 May 2023
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests
How tree species & open spaces can improve biodiversity in forests Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on tree species, open spaces, underutilised areas and interconnectivity between habitats here. A few simple management interventions can make a big difference! […]
24 May 2023
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year
Des Powell – lambing went reasonably well this year Des Powell, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, operates a sheep and beef farm in conjunction with his parents George and Frieda. Here he gives us an update on his farm for May. Lambing complete I am glad to be out the other side of lambing. […]
24 May 2023
Improving the biodiversity value of your forest
Improving the biodiversity value of your forest Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on how to keep browsing animals out, create/leave deadwood and more. A question I get asked regularly is how to make a forest more ecologically valuable. […]
22 May 2023
Angus calf five-point sustainable production plan – from Croke Park to the Ploughing
Angus calf five-point sustainable production plan – from Croke Park to the Ploughing In the quest for more sustainable beef production, four students from the Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan, Westmeath have developed a five-point sustainable farm plan in combination with rearing Angus animals. Trása & Sinéad Bracken, Chloe McDermott and Mary Colton […]
22 May 2023