Environment

Royal Visit to Signpost Farm

Royal Visit to Signpost Farm Shane and John Fitzgerald, who farm near Portlaw in county Waterford, hosted a visit by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on Thursday, 24 March 2022. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales; Simon Coveney TD, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence; and Shane […]
25 March 2022

Improving Water Quality on World Water Day

Improving Water Quality on World Water Day On World Water Day 2022, Improving water quality and supporting the production of high-quality food are what Teagasc are targeting through various water quality initiatives that we are involved in. Learn about the work of Teagasc ACP and ASSAP staff including groundwater sampling here Achieving […]
22 March 2022

Commissioner Mairead McGuinness visits Signpost Farm

Commissioner Mairead McGuinness visits Signpost Farm EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, recently visited Signpost farmer, Alan Clarke at Kilinkere, County Cavan. Commissioner McGuinness had the opportunity to see first-hand the work that farmers are doing to reduce gaseous emissions and be more environmentally sustainable. The Clarke family farm The Clarke family farm has […]
21 March 2022

Get your slurry analysed for nutrient content

Get your slurry analysed for nutrient content Knowing the quality of your slurry can help make decisions on application, ensuring its use is optimised and not wasted. Using a Hydrometer is a low cost way to get the true value of your slurry on your farm. The Teagasc Signpost team outline the […]
19 March 2022

Hedging Your Bets!

Hedging Your Bets! Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare discusses the legacy of a hedge here as she makes connections with Cheltenham, and the numerous benefits of a hedge. She also reminds farmers of REAP planting date commitments this March. Hedgehunter, the Irish bred National Hunt horse won the Aintree Grand […]
13 March 2022

Hedge Cutting Season now Closed

0 Hedge Cutting Season now Closed The hedge cutting season is over. Today, Tuesday, 1 March is the first day of the bird nesting season, hedges must not be cut. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist points out that the absence of hedge cutting from March to September allows birds to nest safely and […]
1 March 2022

Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education

Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education Teagasc Ballyhaise College and DkIT have been working collaboratively in the development and delivery of level 6, 7 and 8 Agriculture programmes for over 20 years. DkIT and Ballyhaise now co-deliver the 4-year BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture and more recently the […]
25 February 2022

Incorporating white clover and protected urea into intensive grazing systems

Incorporating white clover and protected urea into intensive grazing systems The Clonakilty Agricultural College experiment from 2019-2021 investigated how reducing N fertiliser application levels on grass-only and grass-clover swards effected grass and milk production. Brian McCarthy, Research Officer and Áine Murray, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Moorepark have more details Photo above: Grazing plots […]
24 February 2022

Measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments

Measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments Under the Climate Act 2021, Ireland must cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 51% by 2030 with a 22-30% reduction required from the agricultural sector. Macdara O’Neill, Gaseous Emissions Researcher, Agricultural Catchments Programme, measures greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments The three main […]
24 February 2022

Optimal soil phosphorus reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions

Optimal soil phosphorus reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil phosphorus (P) levels right through a fertiliser programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas.   Photo above: Experimental plots with greenhouse gas measurement chambers in Teagasc Johnstown Castle […]
23 February 2022