Environment
Don’t mine away valuable soil fertility levels
0 Don’t mine away valuable soil fertility levels Getting the soil fertility basics right, such as optimising soil pH and applying phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in a balanced programme, is a key part of all economically and environmentally sustainable production systems, writes Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist. Soil testing is […]
6 February 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
0 LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations The introduction of new rules around slurry spreading in Ireland will lead to big changes in the way slurry is spread on many farms. Richard Gill tells us more. From January 1st 2025 the use of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) has […]
2 February 2025
A celebration of our wetlands
0 A celebration of our wetlands World Wetlands Day will take place tomorrow, February 2. In this article, Environment Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly shares details of the importance of wetlands, the key wetlands present in Ireland, and activities planned as part of this awareness raising day. Each year on February 2nd, communities […]
1 February 2025
Why Protected Urea?
Why Protected Urea? From reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with fertiliser use to being a proven and cost-effective solution, Signpost Programme Training and Development Specialist, Mark Plunkett outlines why protected urea should be on every fertiliser shopping list this year. Agriculture is one of the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) […]
28 January 2025
Slurry is a valuable nutrient – use it correctly
Slurry is a valuable nutrient – use it correctly Farmers can protect water quality, maximise nutrient efficiency and save money on chemical fertilisers when slurry is applied following best practice. That’s according to Cathal Somers, a Water Quality Specialist at Teagasc, who joined Stuart Childs on a recent episode of the Dairy […]
23 January 2025
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024?
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024? As the permitted period for chemical fertiliser applications is fast approaching, some farmers may be planning their fertiliser use for the year ahead. In this article, Dr. Brian McCarthy and Dr. Áine Murray, Teagasc Moorepark, reflect on the performance of protected urea (urea […]
22 January 2025
New rules on recording slurry movements come into play
New rules on recording slurry movements come into play Farmers exporting slurry or other organic manures need to be aware that new rules in regard to the recording of movements have come into effect since January 1, 2025. Farmers exporting slurry or other organic manures need to be aware that new rules […]
21 January 2025
Dr. Karen Daly appointed as Head of Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Department
Dr. Karen Daly appointed as Head of Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Department Dr. Karen Daly has been appointed as Head of the Environment, Soils and Land Use (ESLU) Research Department in Teagasc, based in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. Dr. Daly graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a B.A. in […]
20 January 2025
Listen: Two young farmers on their hopes for 2025
Listen: Two young farmers on their hopes for 2025 We continue our chat with young farmers, Karen Delaney and David Melody, who join us to reflect on 2024 and their hopes for 2025. More episodes and information from the Environment Edge
20 January 2025
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched
2025 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards launched The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards for 2025 were launched this week by Teagasc, with generous support from FBD. The Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards aim to promote environmentally sustainable farming and highlight the progress that farmers are making to reduce their […]
17 January 2025