Environment
Edwin Thompson’s steps to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Edwin Thompson’s steps to reducing greenhouse gas emissions Tipperary dairy farmer, Edwin Thompson was crowned the winner of the reducing greenhouse gas emissions category of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and Liam Quinn, Signpost Programme Advisor, detail the actions being taken […]
20 November 2024
ACRES pointing the way for upland improvements
ACRES pointing the way for upland improvements ACRES – the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme – is aiding in identifying the ecological and hydrological integrity, and threats and pressures facing Ireland’s uplands. Speaking from the recent Uplands Symposium – an event jointly organised by Teagasc and CAFRE – John Muldowney, Principal Officer at […]
19 November 2024
Opportunities to improve water quality must be grasped
Opportunities to improve water quality must be grasped As set out by the Water Framework Directive, Ireland, like all EU countries, is faced with the task of achieving good ecological status in all our water bodies by 2027. To achieve this target, Dr. Daire Ó hUallacháin, a Principal Research Officer in the […]
13 November 2024
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research
Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research A unique event, Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, yesterday, Monday, 11 November. The event took place at the European Commission Representation to Ireland […]
12 November 2024
Symposium on Upland Farming
Symposium on Upland Farming A significant one-day symposium on Upland Farming, organised by Teagasc and CAFRE, took place today, Tuesday, 12th November in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, County Louth. Opening the Uplands Symposium, Paul McHenry, Acting Director of CAFRE said; “CAFRE and Teagasc have once again collaborated to bring together farmers, researchers and […]
12 November 2024
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return
Let’s Talk Organic webinars return The Let’s Talk Organic webinar series, featuring Teagasc Organic Specialists and special quests sharing their experiences of converting to organic farming, will return today, Tuesday, November 12 at 7.30pm. As part of this evening’s webinar, John and Stephanie O’Hanlon, Angus Woods, and John and Ivan Kiersey will […]
12 November 2024
Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation
0 Views wanted on proposed changes to Noxious Weeds legislation The views of farmers, citizens and stakeholders have been sought as part of a public consultation on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936, which proposes the addition of blackgrass to the list of controlled weeds. Other proposals include the […]
7 November 2024
Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence
0 Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence The Teagasc Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence conference is taking place today, Tuesday, November 5 at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. At the conference the science and evidence behind the sustainability credentials of agriculture, specifically focussing on livestock systems, are being […]
5 November 2024
Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future
0 Part 2: Water quality challenges and the outlook for the future Continuing the topic of asking if farmers are going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality, Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist Eddie Burgess discusses the challenge on Irish farms on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast. Listen in […]
5 November 2024
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2023 revealed
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2023 revealed Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2023. The report derives farm performance indicators from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) to track the progress of Irish dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms in improving their economic, environmental and social […]
29 October 2024