Environment
Countdown on for Farming for a Better Future Open Day
A major Teagasc Open Day, Farming for a Better Future, will take place next Wednesday, June 10 at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
7 June 2026
The importance of pollinators to agriculture and horticulture
As concerns grow regarding pollinator decline, Brian Clancy, College Lecturer at Kildalton College, tells us why understanding their importance to Irish agriculture and horticulture has become increasingly significant.
3 June 2026
How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass
Beef farmers are finding new ways to grow quality grass and feed cattle, while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, tells us more in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article.
3 June 2026
Apply lime after grass silage harvest
With first cut grass silage now complete on many farms, Mark Plunkett, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, writes the time is right to apply lime and help unlock valuable soil nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and increase the productivity of our soils.
27 May 2026
Sharing the good work of farmers at Bloom 2026
The actions Irish farmers take to protect nature, improve water quality and reduce emissions often struggle to reach or resonate with general public or urban audiences. To narrow this gap and aid in the translation of these sometimes complex messages, a Farming and Sustainability Stand will feature at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.
27 May 2026
Experts gather for Agriculture and Land Use Conference
The latest cutting-edge science to identify practical, evidence-based pathways to enhance the sustainability and resilience of agriculture and land use are being shared at an all-island conference on Agriculture and Land Use: Pathways to a Sustainable Future 2026, which commenced in Portlaoise, County Laois this morning Tuesday, 26 May.
26 May 2026
FarmBioNet at the Farming for Nature Festival
This International Day of Biological Diversity, Meritxell Grau and Saorla Kavanagh would like to celebrate all the farmers protecting and enhancing biodiversity while producing food and many other important services for society.
22 May 2026
Hedgerow biodiversity event to take place in Teagasc Oak Park for National Biodiversity Week
Woodlands of Ireland and Teagasc will co-host a biodiversity-focused event on hedgerows and their importance within Irish farmed landscapes as part of National Biodiversity Week 2026 and International Day for Biological Diversity.
21 May 2026
Adhere to buffer zones when spreading slurry
With first-cut silage underway and unsuitable spreading conditions earlier in the spring, many farmers will be presented with the opportunity to spread slurry over the coming weeks. Farmers and contractors, however, need to be aware of the required buffer zones.
20 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026