Environment
Growing wild – Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw
Growing wild – Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about Privet and Lady’s Bedstraw Privet Look out for privet, a semi-evergreen shrub […]
14 August 2022
Environment Newsletter – August 2022
Environment Newsletter – August 2022 The August edition of the Environment newsletter focuses on the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). ACRES is the new Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) agri-environment scheme. View it here: Environment Newsletter – August 2022 (PDF) This is part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan […]
12 August 2022
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter August 2022
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter August 2022 In this month’s newsletter we have an article encouraging all farmers to take just one action on their farm to reduce emissions this Autumn as well as a useful article on cover crops; 3 Signpost farmers profiled. Our climate actions focus on catch crops, liming, building […]
4 August 2022
Taking the first step to reducing emissions on your farm
0 Taking the first step to reducing emissions on your farm The EPA report released on the 21st July was stark. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from Agriculture (and other sectors) continues to rise. For 2021, emissions from Agriculture increased by 3% compared to 2020 levels. This is going in the wrong direction, say […]
4 August 2022
It’s hard to be green, when in the red
It’s hard to be green, when in the red Farmers are facing a big challenge when it comes to balancing economic sustainability with environmental sustainability, says Michael Hayden, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Maynooth University. This External Insights article featured in the TResearch Summer 2022 Magazine. Read more here The economic importance […]
31 July 2022
Using TAMS to improve Farm Sustainability
Using TAMS to improve Farm Sustainability Séamus Nolan, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea, discusses using TAMS to improve farm sustainability. Séamus outlines a sample of eligible investments under TAMS which benefit both the farmer and the environment. If considering applying for a TAMS grant consult your Teagasc advisor. Read more here The Targeted […]
27 July 2022
Growing wild – dog rose and meadowsweet
Growing wild – dog rose and meadowsweet Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about dog rose and meadowsweet Dog rose Look out for dog rose with […]
24 July 2022
Anaerobic Digestion Plant – Teagasc Grange
Anaerobic Digestion Plant – Teagasc Grange A pilot-scale anaerobic digestion plant is currently under construction at Teagasc Grange. It is due to be commissioned in 2022. The plant will produce biogas using grass silage & cattle slurry. Find out more from our team in Grange Paul Crosson, Ciara Beausang, Sofia Tisocco & […]
24 July 2022
Biodiversity Farm Walk in Wexford
Biodiversity Farm Walk in Wexford Colm Doran, Teagasc advisor, Gorey extends an open invitation to what promises to be an informative evening at a Biodiversity Farm Walk on the dairy farm of Alan & Cheryl Poole on Wednesday, 20th July at 7pm near Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Attendees will see good on-farm […]
18 July 2022
Drinks Ireland partners with Teagasc Signpost programme to support sustainable future supply of Irish grain
Drinks Ireland partners with Teagasc Signpost programme to support sustainable future supply of Irish grain The Teagasc Signpost programme has announced a partnership with Drinks Ireland, which represents Irish drinks manufacturers and suppliers, to further reduce the environmental footprint of grain production, which is key to underpinning the future sustainability needs of […]
14 July 2022