Environment

Adhering to buffer zones

Adhering to buffer zones When farmers are applying fertilisers and pesticides, they need to be aware that they are required to utilise riparian buffer zones to minimise any potential losses to water, Teagasc Soils and Environment Advisor in Castlerea, Kieran Kenny reminds us of the key buffers. A riparian buffer zone is […]
22 March 2025

Why LESS gives more

Why LESS gives more Low emissions slurry spreading (LESS) is a precision technology that reduces nitrogen losses to the air and allows for greater nitrogen use efficiency, Eamonn Dempsey, Advisor in Teagasc Tralee, tells us more. Low emissions slurry spreading is precision technology which reduces nitrogen losses in the form of ammonia […]
21 March 2025

Advancing environmental science

Advancing environmental science As part of our Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Karen Daly recently about her research priorities for driving the adoption of sustainable agriculture systems and strengthening climate resilience. Dr Karen Daly was recently appointed Head of the Environment, Soils and Land Use (ESLU) Research Department in […]
19 March 2025

The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland

The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more. The word ‘shamrock’ comes from the Irish term ‘seamair óg’, meaning young clover. The plant typically […]
17 March 2025

Getting the timing right when applying nutrients

Getting the timing right when applying nutrients Results of soil tests analysed by Teagasc shows there’s a clear need to focus on soil fertility on dairy farms. In this article, Signpost Programme Advisor, Liam Quinn explains why the timing of nutrient applications is important to maximise grass growth. Throughout 2024, Teagasc analysed […]
11 March 2025

Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings

0 Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Caroline Lalor, FarmPEAT Project Manager and Bernie Duffy, FarmPEAT Local Liaison Officer to provide an insight into the FarmPEAT EIP, along with the key learnings A questions […]
9 March 2025

Agriculture – a powerful tool for carbon sequestration and emissions reduction?

0 Agriculture – a powerful tool for carbon sequestration and emissions reduction? Carolanne O’Brien, Project Advisor on the ClimateSmartAdvisors Project reports from this week’s Carbon Farming Summit in Dublin, where agriculture’s role in becoming a powerful tool for carbon sequestration and emissions reduction was explored. From March 4th to 6th, 2025, over 500 […]
7 March 2025

Final chance to enter 2025 Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards

0 Final chance to enter 2025 Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards With a total prize fund of €30,000, farmers have just days left to apply for the 2025 Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards. Closing to applications on Thursday, March 13, the awards, which are generously supported by FBD, aim to promote environmentally sustainable farming and […]
5 March 2025

Boosting Biodiversity: The FarmBioNet Project Kicks-off

0 Boosting Biodiversity: The FarmBioNet Project Kicks-off The FarmBioNet Project, uniting 33 partners from 13 countries kicked off in Dublin recently. This EU-funded initiative champions biodiversity-friendly farming while ensuring agricultural productivity. Claudia Barry, Meritxell Grau and Saorla Kavanagh tell us more. The Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network (FarmBioNet) Project held its kick-off […]
4 March 2025

Enteric methane: generating new baselines

0 Enteric methane: generating new baselines Improving enteric methane emission estimates from ruminant livestock is an important step towards more informed decision- making on appropriate mitigation strategies. Agriculture is the largest contributor to Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile, with enteric methane from ruminant livestock accounting for approximately 63% of all agricultural GHG […]
4 March 2025