Environment
Minister Heydon views sustainability research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle
Minister Heydon views sustainability research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environmental sustainability is now central to all agricultural production in Ireland. Never before has there been more ask for technologies and tools for agriculture to meet the environmental challenges. These societal challenges are at the heart of research in Teagasc Johnstown Castle Martin […]
23 September 2021
The Signpost Series – Combining catchment science & agricultural advice to improve local water quality
The Signpost Series – Combining catchment science & agricultural advice to improve local water quality On this episode of The Signpost Series, held on Friday, 10th September, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Manager was joined by Cathal Somers, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Philip Murphy, LAWPRO Catchment Scientist to discuss combining catchment science & […]
19 September 2021
The Future of Farming starts now – Farmers can do their bit to slow Climate Change
The Future of Farming starts now – Farmers can do their bit to slow Climate Change Climate change is an issue that demands immediate attention. Glen Corbett, Teagasc B&T Drystock Adviser, discusses the Signpost Programme; reducing greenhouse gas & ammonia emissions; protected urea; grazing management; and other actions farmers can take to […]
18 September 2021
Increasing biodiversity on intensive farms
Increasing biodiversity on intensive farms 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 typically deliver greater ecological benefits compared with newly created habitats. Wildlife habitats are vital to ecology, but they also provide important benefits […]
14 September 2021
What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture?
0 What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture? On the latest episode of The Environment Edge podcast, Dr Fiona Brennan Soil & Environmental Microbiology researcher with Teagasc based in Johnstown Castle tells us all about soil health. Did you know that […]
6 September 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter September 2021
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter September 2021 This month’s Signpost newsletter features a guide to actions that dairy farmers can take to reduce emissions. We have the usual climate actions for the month as well as a timely video on lime application. We profile 3 Signpost farms – James Skehan (beef) Sean Collery […]
3 September 2021
Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins
0 Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins Hedges can be cut from 1 September until the end of February. The Wildlife Act, 1976 (2000) prohibits hedge cutting during the bird nesting season. Here Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist and Anthony Dineen, Teagasc Advisor simplify the rules and regulations around Hedges. Timing of hedge cutting […]
1 September 2021
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date Every year a number of farmers as part of their cross compliance inspection are required to submit nitrate records. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, Tralee, gives information here on the nitrate inspection process, breaches of nitrate regulations, and the relevant deadlines for farmers. Nitrate Inspection […]
23 August 2021
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return Corncrake numbers have declined in recent times, however they have increased again in 2021. Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses corncrake friendly mowing and the Corncrake LIFE Project Scheme. She also sheds light on the future of this bird species. I recently visited […]
22 August 2021
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges Hedges give character to farms, townlands, parishes and counties, making them distinct from other areas. Hedges evoke history and folklore. On National Heritage Week, Catherine Keena & Michael Somers remind us of the Kickham Tree Project in Tipperary, which preserves the legacy of Charles Kickham (Photo above […]
20 August 2021