Environment
4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme
0 4.5m tonnes of lime sought under National Liming Programme Farmers have shown huge interest in the new National Liming Programme, with 4.5m tonnes sought by 41,000 farmers before the programme’s deadline on 20th April. With support in respect of over 4.5m tonnes of lime sought, the average tonnage sought per applicant under […]
2 May 2023
Why you must use less bagged nitrogen
Why you must use less bagged nitrogen Farmers are being tasked with reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but what steps can be taken at farm level to achieve this? In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Teagasc Signpost Programme, and Seamus Nolan, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, detail how the steps taken on your farm affect […]
30 April 2023
Growing Wild: Dandelions and cowslips
Growing Wild: Dandelions and cowslips Now is the time to look out for Dandelions and Cowslips, according to Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, who takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Dandelions Look out for dandelions – not too hard to find. While this perennial plant keeps […]
29 April 2023
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day
Coastal nature project launched on World Curlew Day A project that will restore some of Europe’s most unique coastal habitats and also protect vulnerable breeding waders, such as the Curlew, was launched on World Curlew Day 2023, April 21st. LIFE on Machair – a €7.4m nature project funded by the European Union […]
25 April 2023
Hydropower on farms – going with the flow
Hydropower on farms – going with the flow Fiacc O’Brolchain, Hydropower Engineer Specialist, spoke to Teagasc’s Barry Caslin about the option to generate electricity from hydro on farms. With high electricity prices and uncertainty, farmers with steep land and high, consistent volumes of rainfall may consider hydropower. Some of the power generated […]
21 April 2023
Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme open to participants
Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme open to participants Most of the actions you are being asked to implement to reduce emissions will also reduce costs, improve animal performance and increase farm profitability. It’s a win-win for your farm. To help you implement these actions, Teagasc has established a new, targeted advisory programme to […]
20 April 2023
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality
Reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality How well are we doing in Ireland in regards to reducing the impact of pesticides on water quality? The grass and crop season is starting to ramp up now, as the weather improves, and with that comes the use of sprays to control weeds, […]
18 April 2023
Grass margins in grass fields
Grass margins in grass fields Grass margins provide corridors of movement and networks for nature through the countryside, as well as habitats of high biodiversity value. Good structure is as important as species present. Lumpy and bumpy is good for associated invertebrates. Management which allows grasses and broadleaved plants to go to […]
17 April 2023
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