Environment
Installing barn owl nest boxes
Installing barn owl nest boxes In the latest Teagasc Environment Newsletter we find out what to look out for when installing owl nest boxes When installing a barn owl nest box, you must adhere to the following: nest boxes must be located as on the ACRES application; maintain in the same position […]
15 April 2023
Red clover silage and multispecies sward measures open
Red clover silage and multispecies sward measures open Measures to promote the uptake of red clover silage and multispecies swards at farm level were today announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. First opened as a pilot in 2022, these measures are being reintroduced to promote environmentally […]
12 April 2023
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland
Biomethane – an opportunity in Ireland On this episode of the Signpost Series, Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, was joined by JJ Lenihan, Teagasc Buildings Officer, to discuss Biomethane – an opportunity for Ireland. A questions and answer session took place at the end of the webinar, which was […]
10 April 2023
An opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’ in 2023
An opportunity to apply the ‘forgotten fertiliser’ in 2023 Exponential increases in the cost of farm inputs in recent times have placed farmers under a lot of pressure. With this, it has never been as important for farmers to try and maximise efficiency on the ground. Fertiliser is a core component, but […]
10 April 2023
Growing Wild: Lesser Celandine and Ivy berries
0 Growing Wild: Lesser Celandine and Ivy berries Now is the time to look out for Lesser Celandine and Ivy Berries, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Lesser Celandine The glossy, yellow, star-like flowers of Lesser Celandine (pictured above), […]
8 April 2023
One farmer’s tale of a fatal bull attack
0 One farmer’s tale of a fatal bull attack As of January 5th this year, 12 fatal farm workplace accidents were reported by the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland. Unfortunately this accounts for 50% of all workplace fatalities in Ireland, making farming Ireland’s most dangerous occupation. All farm accidents are tragic and […]
3 April 2023
What tree rings can tell us about climate change
0 What tree rings can tell us about climate change The rings of a tree are like a time capsule recording past environmental conditions and they provide an opportunity for scientists to understand how trees might respond to future climate change. Niall Farrelly, Hui Xing, Teagasc, and Brian Tobin, UCD, are currently conducting a dendrochronological study (a tree-ring dating […]
3 April 2023
Making sense of nitrogen use
0 Making sense of nitrogen use Oisin Coakley, Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme Advisor, tells us why the focus right now is on the right place and at the right time. The use of nitrogen fertiliser is getting lots of attention in recent months. Some of this can be attributed to the massive increase […]
2 April 2023
‘Growing Organics’ monitor farm programme launched
‘Growing Organics’ monitor farm programme launched A new programme focused on supporting and increasing organic production has been launched. The ‘Growing Organics’ Programme – led by Teagasc – will run for five years and will promote the adoption of best practice at farm level to increase the future viability and sustainability of […]
30 March 2023
Teagasc Signpost webinar series reached 150th milestone
Teagasc Signpost webinar series reached 150th milestone On the 150th edition of the Teagasc Signpost webinar series, Professor Frank O Mara, Director of Teagasc outlined the technology pathway that Irish agriculture and Irish farmers should follow to achieve the required reductions in Greenhouse gas emissions. Professor O’Mara, who also outlined the steps […]
24 March 2023