Environment
Reducing the impact of high fertiliser prices through slurry
Reducing the impact of high fertiliser prices through slurry With fertiliser prices remaining at all-time highs in early 2023, Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soils and Plant Nutrition Specialist, explains why cattle slurry will be a key resource on farm to reduce the impact of high nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) prices. […]
12 February 2023
Wild Atlantic Nature knowledge exchange groups
Wild Atlantic Nature knowledge exchange groups Farmer discussion groups have been a key component of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) programme for many years. Research has found that discussion group members are more likely to adopt technology and that groups are an effective mechanism in the delivery of advice. Discussion […]
11 February 2023
Growing Wild – Harts Tongue and Hazel
Growing Wild – Harts Tongue and Hazel Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Harts Tongue Look out for hart’s tongue fern, the most distinctive fern found on hedge banks, walls and rocky places, especially […]
11 February 2023
Tackling Soil Fertility on Your Farm
Tackling Soil Fertility on Your Farm The last 18 months have brought around exponential increases in the costs of production for many farmers, it is critically important farmers try and ensure they are as efficient as possible when it comes to farm operations. Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar tells us how managing soil […]
10 February 2023
Signpost Series – Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar
0 Signpost Series – Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 3 February, Mark Gibson was joined by Paul Johnston, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin & Karin Dubsky, Coastal Ecologist, Coastwatch to discuss valuing Wetlands under Ramsar. A questions and […]
9 February 2023
Decarbonising Ireland’s farms
0 Decarbonising Ireland’s farms Teagasc researchers are exploring ways in which farmers can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and improve their energy efficiency. Fossil fuel costs are continuing to escalate along with future uncertainties in fuel supplies. As such, the use of renewable, home-grown biomass as a heating solution in agriculture is […]
7 February 2023
The one action that saves money and reduces emissions, without extra effort
0 The one action that saves money and reduces emissions, without extra effort What is the one action a farmer can start doing this year without any additional effort that will contribute towards reducing gaseous emissions but also save money? Donegal Signpost Programme dairy farmer, Richard Starrett, and his Teagasc advisor, Conor Maguire, join […]
6 February 2023
Caution advised as soil fertility levels remain stable in 2022
0 Caution advised as soil fertility levels remain stable in 2022 A recent review of the 2022 soil test results show that for the second year running the number of soil samples taken across Ireland has increased. The largest increase in soil sample numbers was on drystock farms, which increased by 19% in […]
3 February 2023
September deadline for derogation water quality review
0 September deadline for derogation water quality review The Nitrates Derogation, the means by which some Irish farmers can surpass a 170kg/ha limit of organic nitrogen on their grassland area, will be reviewed in 2023. Across the European Union, Ireland – along with the Netherlands, Denmark and the Flanders region of Belgium – […]
1 February 2023
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health Grassland Agro has joined forces with Teagasc and University College Cork (UCC) to support FutureSoils, an innovative new research programme that will pave the way to improved efficiency in nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health on Irish farms. Grassland Agro, via […]
31 January 2023