Environment
Launch of The Signpost Programme
Launch of The Signpost Programme The Signpost Programme was launched on Tuesday, 18 May. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen Carroll, the online webinar demonstrated how the new Teagasc led collaborative programme will support Irish farmers in reducing emissions from agriculture. Catch up on all the highlights here The […]
18 May 2021
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team The new Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action, will be launched tomorrow Tuesday, 18 May. Today we meet the Signpost Programme team who will work with farmers, and the partner organisations to prompt climate action by all Irish farmers. Dr Tom O’Dwyer was appointed as Head […]
17 May 2021
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch The official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme, a collaborative programme to lead climate action by Irish farmers and their transition towards more sustainable farming systems. Join us on Tuesday, 18 May at 10am for the official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen […]
16 May 2021
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer Low Emissions Slurry Spreading technology (LESS) has become a common sight on Galway farms in recent years. Umbilical pipes, dribble bars, trailing shoes and injection systems are replacing the traditional splash plate. Bryan Donnelly, Advisor Teagasc Galway highlights the […]
10 May 2021
Slurry storage capacity and TAMS
Slurry storage capacity and TAMS Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist has tips for applying for TAMS grant aid for slurry storage here. He advises when building new facilities to look beyond meeting the minimum storage requirements as many farms require extra storage. He features a TAMS grant farm example […]
10 May 2021
Farmyards and Water Quality
0 Farmyards and Water Quality Farmyards can impact on water quality where wastes & effluents gain access to water directly, as point source pollution or indirectly, by diffuse pollution. With good farmyard management & design these impacts to water, where they occur, can be eliminated as Kevin O’Sullivan ASSAP Advisor outlines The areas […]
8 May 2021
The Signpost Series – Water quality – national problems, local solutions
0 The Signpost Series – Water quality – national problems, local solutions On the latest episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 30th April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Jenny Deakin, EPA to discuss water quality – national problems, local solutions. Jenny’s presentation was followed by a questions […]
7 May 2021
New Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project commences
0 New Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project commences Teagasc recently held the first online meeting of the technical working group for a new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project called FLEET. Teagasc economist Dr Fiona Thorne is the principal investigator on the FLEET project, supported by the SEAI Research and development fund. Read more here FLEET […]
7 May 2021
REAP – The Facts
0 REAP – The Facts Teagasc has produced a Factsheet and a video on the new Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP). Find out more here and listen to what Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist has to say about REAP. Expressions of Interest must be lodged with DAFM by Monday May 10th […]
5 May 2021
The Signpost Series – The BRIDE Project
0 The Signpost Series – The BRIDE Project On the latest episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 23rd April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Donal Sheehan, Manager of the BRIDE Project to give an overview of the Project, results-based payments and how farmers can be rewarded for […]
4 May 2021