Environment
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil pH right through a liming programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. The Teagasc Signpost Programme brings this important fact to our attention here Lime drives down […]
15 August 2021
Soil health physical examination
Soil health physical examination TEAGASC researchers at Johnstown Castle and Oak Park, along with collaborators from UCD, have developed soil physical health tools to use at field or national monitoring network scales. Research Officers Owen Fenton, Dermot Forristal & Giulia Bondi bring us fascinating insight into Soil Health here As part of […]
30 July 2021
Nitrogen Loss to Water in Agricultural Catchments
Nitrogen Loss to Water in Agricultural Catchments Every four years the Nitrates Directive is reviewed and changes are made to the regulations. 2021 is such a year. In Teagasc, the Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) studies water quality in 6 contrasting catchments across the country. Edward Burgess ACP, discusses some ACP study results […]
29 July 2021
Fertiliser advice under prolonged dry soil conditions
Fertiliser advice under prolonged dry soil conditions Over the last 6 to 7 weeks soil moisture deficits (SMD) have continued to increase due to low rainfall in many parts of the country. At SMD above 50 mm growth becomes restricted. Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist discusses Fertiliser N Application […]
28 July 2021
Breaking the Pathway of Phosphorus and Sediment entering Waterways
Breaking the Pathway of Phosphorus and Sediment entering Waterways When farmers are applying fertilisers, cultivating, grazing or draining land close to watercourses, careful, site specific land management can minimise the risk of Phosphorus and sediment loss and help improve water quality. Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare has good advice here Nutrient […]
13 July 2021
ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment
0 ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment The ASSAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory programme) is a free advisory service aimed at improving water quality. There are 10 PAA’s (Prioritized areas for action) in West Cork. Lane Giles, ASSAP Advisor, Clonakilty explains what the service provides for the farmer in West Cork ASSAP […]
3 July 2021
Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground
0 Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground The Dingle peninsula, in the Southwest of Ireland, has become an important focus for innovative projects involving diverse AKIS (Agriculture Knowledge Innovation System) actors. At the recent ESEE Conference, a new docufilm was launched showcasing Corca Dhuibhne’s ambitious vision for 2030. See here At […]
2 July 2021
Best Practice when using Pesticides
Best Practice when using Pesticides It is important that all users take care and follow best practice procedure when using pesticides. Deirdre Glynn, ASSAP Advisor and Mark Trimble, Tillage Advisor, Kilkenny discuss safe storage and handling of chemicals, good sprayer maintenance and best practice when using pesticides on farm. Clean water supports […]
26 June 2021
Farming with Nature
0 Farming with Nature John Oates is farming just north of Sligo Town. Whitethorn hedgerows provide field boundaries and shelter and shade for livestock. Environment and Technology Advisor Peter Mullan gives more information on how John is farming with the natural environment John farms in the townlands of Rahaberna & Teesan just north […]
4 June 2021
Doing less boosts biodiversity
Doing less boosts biodiversity Paul Fitters, Lecturer in the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens discusses “Rewilding” at the Knepp Estate in the UK. Improving biodiversity opened up new diversification opportunities. He has suggestions for how we can all do our bit for biodiversity and rewild a little in our gardens […]
29 May 2021