Environment

Signpost Series: Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022
Signpost Series: Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022 As part of Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month, the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022 was launched on this episode of the Signpost Series. The webinar covered economic, social and environmental metrics using nationally representative data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS). It also included […]
14 October 2023

Closed period for slurry spreading around the corner
Closed period for slurry spreading around the corner After being extended on two occasions over the last number of weeks, the closed period for the application of slurry will now commence on October 15th 2023. Darragh O’Brien T.D, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in consultation with Charlie McConalogue T.D, Minister […]
13 October 2023

ACRES dates for your diary – October to December
ACRES dates for your diary – October to December Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, reminds us of important ACRES dates coming up from October to December. Geese and swans grassland: must have an average sward height between 5 and 12cm by October 1 – remove mown material, and no grazing or […]
12 October 2023

Taking steps to improve sustainability on a west Cork dairy-beef farm
Taking steps to improve sustainability on a west Cork dairy-beef farm James O’Sullivan, a Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign and Teagasc Signpost Programme participant, is implementing steps to improve the sustainability of his west Cork holding. Joining Catherine Egan on a recent episode of the Beef Edge podcast, James detailed how he’s farming […]
12 October 2023
Signpost General Assembly takes place
Signpost General Assembly takes place The Signpost General Assembly was held, today, Tuesday, 10 October at Trim Castle in Meath followed by a visit to Teagasc Grange Research Centre at Dunsany, County Meath. The Signpost Programme is a multi-annual campaign to lead climate action by all Irish farmers, and includes over 60 […]
10 October 2023

Non-Productive Investments list under ACRES published
Non-Productive Investments list under ACRES published The availability of Non-Productive Investments for participants in the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Confirming that ACRES Advisors will shortly be able to apply for Non-Productive Investments […]
10 October 2023

The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth
0 The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth With pressure mounting on Irish farmers to meet the challenge of reaching our 2030 greenhouse gas targets, what measures can farmers take to meet this challenge head on? Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Programme, joins Deirdre and […]
9 October 2023

What climate actions can you take this October?
0 What climate actions can you take this October? Read the latest farm advice and current actions farmers should consider taking Close grass clover swards in late October / early November Order your protected urea for 2024 Apply Lime Apply K to low index soils Sign up for the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme […]
8 October 2023

Signpost Series – National Fertiliser Database
0 Signpost Series – National Fertiliser Database On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to discuss the National Fertiliser Database. A questions and […]
7 October 2023
Consider joining ACRES 2 to get up to €7311 per year for 5 years
0 Consider joining ACRES 2 to get up to €7311 per year for 5 years Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist tells us about the benefits of joining ACRES 2. Tranche 2 of ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is expected to open in mid October. If you wish to express your interest in […]
7 October 2023