Environment
Are you making the most of the reports that are available to you?
Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme, Teagasc, and Bernard Hyde, EPA, fill us in on the judging process for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026, and encourage farmers to make better use of the data available to them.
7 September 2026
Bringing an old hedge back to life
An old, gappy hedge isn't necessarily a lost cause. As part of National Hedgerow Week, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we examine some management practices to bring an old hedge back to life.
5 September 2026
Pathway for Ireland to reach climate neutrality while increasing food and energy production mapped in landmark study
A major new study has mapped how changes across agriculture, forestry and land use could help Ireland achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while increasing protein and renewable energy production.
4 September 2026
Hedgerow management – how best to manage your hedges
Many hedgerows benefit from periodic cutting to maintain species diversity and prevent vigorous plants from dominating. As part of Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we examine some of the important points to consider when managing your hedgerows.
4 September 2026
Hedgerows: ‘Commuter corridors’ for wildlife
Coinciding with National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the role of hedgerows as commuter corridors for birds, pollinators and small animals is discussed.
3 September 2026
Slowing the flow to boost carbon storage at Gurteen College
Although requiring small changes to grazing management, a rewetting project at Gurteen College has had a positive impact on reducing emissions from peat soils, Patrick Tuohy, Senior Research Officer, Kenneth Flynn, Farm Manager and Lecturer at Gurteen College, and Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc Signpost, tell us more
2 September 2026
Shade and shelter – an understated benefit of hedgerows
After the summer just gone and the winter fast approaching, the benefits of hedgerows – often understated – are discussed as part of National Hedgerow Week, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc.
2 September 2026
Hedgerows and our heritage
To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we examine how hedgerows are more than field boundaries are interwoven with Ireland’s heritage.
1 September 2026
Hedgerows – a lifeline for birds and insects
As part of National Hedgerow Week 2026, a partnership between the Heritage Council and Teagasc, we take a look at hedgerows and their important role as a lifeline for birds and insects.
28 August 2026
The role and reach of Ireland’s SSRH scheme
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), writes Barry Caslin, Energy and Rural Development Specialist, plays a crucial role in Ireland’s transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy, particularly biomass boilers.
25 August 2026