Environment
Biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand
The future of sustainable dairy farming in Ireland was explored at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day in early July. As part of the event, the FarmBioNet team shared one key message: biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand.
22 July 2025
Environment Edge: Climate targets, technology and profitability on the farm
Dr Deirdre Hennessy, UCC lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture, joins this episode of the Environment Edge to discuss the tools and technologies that farmers can use to meet climate targets.
19 July 2025
Farmer commitment and actions on water quality recognised
The Better Farming for Water Stakeholder Steering Group met in Teagasc Oak Park Carlow, yesterday, Thursday, 17 July to review the work being undertaken by the sector under the initiative to improve water quality.
18 July 2025
Sustainable farming innovations at the Allen family farm
Farmers, advisors and agri-business professionals gathered at the Allen family’s commercial tillage farm at the iconic Ballymaloe House Hotel for an insightful joint Signpost/Dairygold tillage event, which focused on sustainable farming practices, soil health and innovative crop management.
17 July 2025
New report maps Teagasc Signpost Programme progress
Since its inception in 2021, the Teagasc Signpost Programme has led climate action on Irish farms through the promotion of science-based solutions, tailored advisory support and strong farmer engagement.
16 July 2025
Measure performance to drive a reduction in emissions
Using farm records to monitor on-farm performance helps us to drive down our carbon footprint and improve farm profitability, Brendan Smiddy, a Signpost Climate Advisor based in Teagasc Midleton, tells us how.
16 July 2025
Tom Tierney’s ‘Farming for Water’ EIP actions
As part of this Signpost update, tillage farmer Tom Tierney ponders where does the volumes of rain that fall on his farm end up, while highlighting some of the key actions he’s taking to protect water quality.
15 July 2025
FarmBioNet workshop brings farmers together to share biodiversity knowledge
FarmBioNet aims to help farmers assess biodiversity on their farms and implement low-cost, practical actions to enhance biodiversity without negatively impacting production.
11 July 2025
Methane suppressing feed additives – Teagasc’s ongoing research
Accounting for 75% of Irish agricultural related greenhouse gas emissions, Dr. Paul Smith, a Research Officer based in Teagasc Grange, brings us up to date with Teagasc’s ongoing research in the area of methane and methane suppressing feed additives.
8 July 2025
How can we help the solitary bee?
Did you know that nearly 80% of Ireland’s bee species don’t live in hives at all? In fact, most bee species are classified as 'solitary bees’, and many people have never heard of them.
5 July 2025