Environment
Series of events to highlight organic farming options
Series of events to highlight organic farming options With the Organic Farming Scheme to reopen to applications shortly, many farmers may be considering making the switch. Over recent years, the number of farmers and the land area farmed organically has doubled. There are also ambitions to have 10% of all farmland under […]
15 October 2023
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
Planning for autumn and winter with Shay Ryan
Planning for autumn and winter with Shay Ryan Shay Ryan is a Signpost programme demonstration farmer, farming outside New Ross in Co. Wexford. Shay farms 97 Ha. The milking platform is 56Ha. There is also a small beef enterprise on the farm. Shay is currently milking an average of 180 cows and […]
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
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
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
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