Environment
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
Signpost Series: Protecting farmland pollinators
Signpost Series: Protecting farmland pollinators On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT, was joined by Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, EIP Project Manager, to discuss Protecting Farmland Pollinators. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Andy Boland, […]
26 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
Improving biodiversity on farm
Improving biodiversity on farm Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, tells you how you can improve biodiversity on your farm. Biodiversity covers all plant and animal species as well as micro-organisms that grow and live on and around your farm. Biodiversity is flora, fauna and the habitats in which they exist. Everywhere has some flora and […]
21 May 2023
How can we help bees?
How can we help bees? Today is World Bee Day! The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. In Ireland there are 77 solitary bee species, 21 bumble bee species and one honey bee species. One third of our bee species […]
20 May 2023