Environment
Can you REAP the rewards?
Can you REAP the rewards? The deadline for farmers to apply for the Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP), a new Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pilot programme, is fast approaching. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist urges eligible farmers to apply before May 10th Pilot Scheme to test “Results-based” […]
30 April 2021
The Signpost Series – Context, Measurement & mitigation of methane emissions in Irish dairy systems
The Signpost Series – Context, Measurement & mitigation of methane emissions in Irish dairy systems On this episode of The Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 16th April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by guest speakers Laurence Shalloo, Ben Lahart & Katie Starsmore, Teagasc to discuss context, measurement & […]
30 April 2021
The Importance of Wetlands
The Importance of Wetlands A combination of geology and abundant rain has endowed Ireland with an extraordinary array of wetlands covering some 20% of the country. While most wetlands occur naturally they may also be artificially created. Mary Roache Mayo ASSAP Advisor has examples of a variety of wetlands that occur on […]
26 April 2021
Teagasc marks Earth Day 2021
Teagasc marks Earth Day 2021 Teagasc marks Earth Day today. We reflect on ways in which we contribute to improving the Earth through our integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture & food industry and rural communities. Learn more here about Teagasc & the Environment, and A day in the […]
22 April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021
Environment Newsletter – April 2021 Get the latest information & advice from the Teagasc Environment team in this month’s newsletter. It includes: Dates for your diary; Mandatory derogation requirements from January 1, 2021; and Message from ASSAP: Is your silage storage fit for purpose?. View newsletter here: Environment Newsletter – April 2021 (PDF) In […]
10 April 2021
The Signpost Series – Multi-species mixtures
0 The Signpost Series – Multi-species mixtures On a recent episode of the Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 19th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by John Finn, Teagasc to discuss multi-species mixtures increase yields and resilience to drought, with lower nitrogen inputs. A Q&A session took place at […]
3 April 2021
The Signpost Series – The impact of pesticides on water quality
0 The Signpost Series – The impact of pesticides on water quality In this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Programme Manager is joined by John Keogh, Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA) to discuss the impact of pesticides […]
2 April 2021
ASSAP Factsheets on Farming for Water Quality
ASSAP Factsheets on Farming for Water Quality The Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) have produced a series of five factsheets to help farmers maintain and improve the quality of water bodies in Ireland. They provide practical tips for farmers to implement which will benefit watercourses on their farms. Click on […]
27 March 2021
Managing Farm Yards to Reduce Soiled Water Losses
Managing Farm Yards to Reduce Soiled Water Losses Soiled water is defined in the Nitrates Directive as water from concentrated areas, hard standing areas, holding areas for livestock and other farmyard areas where the water is contaminated by livestock faeces/ urine, silage effluent, chemical fertilisers, dairy or vegetable washings. Read more here […]
26 March 2021
Housing of Livestock
Housing of Livestock Livestock housed over the winter period need facilities that are fit for purpose and have adequate storage capacity for the statutory number of weeks. Claire Mooney, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, has some important guidelines here on the management of winter housing to prevent nutrient losses Livestock housed over the winter […]
26 March 2021