Environment
The hard questions answered on the highs and lows of farming in 2023
0 The hard questions answered on the highs and lows of farming in 2023 Kilkenny farmers John Fennelly and Kieran Condon join Cathal and Deirdre on the first Environment Edge podcast of the year to chat about the highs and lows of farming in 2023. More episodes and information from the Environment Edge
5 January 2024
On the road to Carbon estimates: the Signpost Deep Soil Sampling Campaign
0 On the road to Carbon estimates: the Signpost Deep Soil Sampling Campaign Embarking on a four-month journey, spanning 12 counties in Ireland, our Signpost team covered 148 soil profiles, collecting 2,919 soil and bulk density samples up to 60cm depth. Our goal: build the baseline of our soil carbon observatory and investigate […]
4 January 2024
‘Knowledge gap’ in organic conversion to be addressed in new research project
0 ‘Knowledge gap’ in organic conversion to be addressed in new research project A new research project, which is a collaboration between Teagasc and UCD, and supported by funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), aims to support the sustainable growth and development of the organic farming sector. A […]
4 January 2024
Minister McConalogue announces support for AgNav environmental sustainability tool
0 Minister McConalogue announces support for AgNav environmental sustainability tool The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has announced €2 million for the further development of AgNav, a National online farmer-centric portal to encourage and support farmers to implement climate action and sustainability improvements and efficiencies. Minister McConalogue said: […]
3 January 2024
The Wexford farmers helping to take back the Blue Flag
The Wexford farmers helping to take back the Blue Flag With the help of the county council, Wexford farmers are working hard to improve water quality in their local seaside village of Duncannon and things are looking good. Eoin Kinsella, agricultural scientist with Wexford County Council and Project Manager with the Duncannon […]
18 December 2023
Anaerobic digestion: What does it offer farmers?
Anaerobic digestion: What does it offer farmers? Providing feedstock to anaerobic digestion plants could present opportunities to farm businesses, writes Maurice Deasy, Teagasc Athenry, and Ciara Beausang, Teagasc Grange. The anaerobic digestion plant at Teagasc Grange will help identify the best options. What is anaerobic digestion? Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the breakdown […]
16 December 2023
Signpost Series: Farm Level economics of supplying silage for AD
Signpost Series: Farm Level economics of supplying silage for AD On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, was joined by Dr. Maurice Deasy, Researcher on FLEET Project, Teagasc, to discuss farm level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion (AD). A questions and […]
12 December 2023
Irish farmers achieve key 2030 nitrogen fertiliser reduction target
Irish farmers achieve key 2030 nitrogen fertiliser reduction target Recently published figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have highlighted the progress Irish farmers have made in terms of reducing their nitrogen fertiliser usage – a key step in achieving agriculture’s emission reduction targets. Through a combination of […]
12 December 2023
Climate Actions for December
0 Climate Actions for December Read the latest farm advice and current actions farmers should consider taking this month Protected Urea Protected Urea is very welcomed news for Irish agriculture as it is a key technology for the sector in meeting its 25% reduction in GHG’s emissions by 2030. It is seldom that […]
9 December 2023
ACRES ‘ASKS’
0 ACRES ‘ASKS’ Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, tells us that in its inaugural year, the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has 46,000 participating farmers, surpassing the initial 30,000 target. ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is in its first year for applicants in tranche 1, with approximately 46,000 farmers participating. These are […]
9 December 2023