Environment
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, to discuss the management of grassland peats. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was […]
27 April 2024
Signpost Series: The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils
Signpost Series: The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils. A questions and answers session […]
21 April 2024
Growing Wild – Cleavers and Herb Robert
Growing Wild – Cleavers and Herb Robert Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, focusing on cleavers and herd robert. Cleavers Look out for cleavers (pictured above) or sticky-backs or robin run the hedge. They are annuals, with plants sprouting from seeds […]
21 April 2024
Mind your field margins
Mind your field margins Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, Catherine Keena tells us the important role field margins play and how they can provide a valuable contribution to biodiversity. The margins of your field provide space for nature on your farm. They can be your valuable contribution to biodiversity, provided they are not […]
19 April 2024
Supporting the transition to more climate-resilient practices on farm
Supporting the transition to more climate-resilient practices on farm Teagasc, in partnership with European agricultural experts, successfully hosted the first ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for the ClimateSmartAdvisors Project at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in Dublin. Hosted from March 19-22, this workshop brought together 40 advisors from 27 countries across Europe, […]
16 April 2024
Ability to rapidly analyse soil samples advanced in Terra Soil project
Ability to rapidly analyse soil samples advanced in Terra Soil project Results of the five-year Terra Soil project, a collaboration between Teagasc and Geological Survey Ireland, were released at its final conference, today, April 12. As part of the project, over 10,000 soil samples were analysed and investigated to help better understand […]
12 April 2024
Teagasc support for Tirlán’s Farming for Water: River Slaney Project
Teagasc support for Tirlán’s Farming for Water: River Slaney Project Teagasc is just one of a number of organisations to support Tirlán in the delivery of its Farming for Water: River Slaney Project. Launched yesterday, April 10, the Tirlán initiative is designed to enhance water quality across the Slaney River Catchment area, […]
11 April 2024
Protected Urea delivers both cost savings and reduces greenhouse gasses
0 Protected Urea delivers both cost savings and reduces greenhouse gasses Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, focuses on how protected urea is instrumental in achieving a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing nitrogen efficiency and reducing costs. Protected urea is a key technology for the agriculture sector in meeting its […]
9 April 2024
Growing Wild – Tutsan and Woodrushes
0 Growing Wild – Tutsan and Woodrushes Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Tutsan Look out for tutsan with its last remaining black berry-like capsules, which have transformed from their bright red colour last autumn. This low growing woody species can be […]
7 April 2024
How to pass a Department of Agriculture farm inspection & what to expect
0 How to pass a Department of Agriculture farm inspection & what to expect How likely are you to get an inspection, what to expect and what are the top issues found during inspection? Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine District Inspector in the Integrated Controls Divisions, Raymond O’Neill joins this episode […]
1 April 2024