Environment
Sixth Nitrates Action Programme published
The Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, has been published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
9 December 2025
Climate targets and farming
Water quality is in significant focus at the moment with Nitrates Derogation discussions ongoing but other key environmental focus areas are biodiversity/habitat improvements and emission reductions. The target on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions is a 51% reduction economy wide by 2030. Colm Kelly tells us more.
7 December 2025
GroundTruth Citizen Science Project Marks Successful Conclusion on World Soil Day
Teagasc and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre today, December 5th, celebrated the successful conclusion of their citizen science initiative, GroundTruth.
5 December 2025
Farming with the soil, not against it
Much like no two farmers are the same, the land and soil they work is equally unique. Today, December 5, marks World Soil Day and the GroundTruth team visit Gillian O’Sullivan in Co. Waterford, who’s farming very much with the soil in mind.
5 December 2025
Achieving the perfect balance
Kay O’Sullivan, farming at Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork, operates a very efficient organic farm. Fully organic for 15 years and carrying a suckler to beef and sheep flock, Kay’s farming system illustrates how it is possible to be organic and productive, while at the same time looking after the environment.
4 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Invasive Species
The discovery of Asian Hornets in Cork earlier this year raised concerns about the threat invasive species pose to Ireland’s wildlife. Tonight on 10 Things to Know About…, researchers examine nests to uncover more about these invasive insects.
1 December 2025
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Join us for the latest webinar from Ag Emissions Centre, New Zealand & Teagasc Climate Centre, which focuses on the potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions.
1 December 2025
Developing a Carbon Farming Framework in Ireland
Donal O’Brien, Teagasc Moorepark, writes on Ireland’s evolving Carbon Farming Framework, outlining the draft principles proposed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the key questions that will its development.
29 November 2025
Leveraging Ireland’s strengths on the global market
Global sustainability expectations in the agri-food sector are driven by shifting consumer demands, regulatory pressures and competitive market dynamics.
28 November 2025
Harvest reflections with Signpost Tillage farmer, Tom Barry
With the days shortening, Signpost Programme tillage farmer, Tom Barry reflects and reviews the 2025 cropping year on his farm in Co. Cork.
27 November 2025