Environment
Biodiversity on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm
Biodiversity on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm A Teagasc Tirlán Signpost Farm Walk, as part of Signpost Sustainability Week, took place on the farm of Steven Fitzgerald, in Co. Waterford on Thursday 20th October 2022. There is already very good biodiversity on Steven’s farm with 10% biodiversity on the farm, so he has retained […]
25 October 2022
How Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms – Signpost Series Webinar
How Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms – Signpost Series Webinar On the Teagasc Signpost webinar series on Friday, 21 October at 9:30am Prof. Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc Signpost Programme, launched the Signpost Sustainability Results. While Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme presented and discussed the […]
25 October 2022
Nitrates Derogation 2022 – Commonage
Nitrates Derogation 2022 – Commonage One of the new measures to be implemented this year as part of the Nitrates Action Plan 4 relates to commonage. This new measure will affect about 500+ farmers. Teagasc Advisor in the Galway/Clare region has some information. This new measure will have no effect on roughly […]
25 October 2022
Nitrates 2022 – Farmers are you aware of these Changes?
Nitrates 2022 – Farmers are you aware of these Changes? Every farmer in the country needs to make themselves aware of the current nitrates regulations. There are some changes to these regulations for 2022. Environment Specialist Tim Hyde gives the information you need. Changes relevant to all farms See also: Requirements for […]
23 October 2022
Growing wild – Haws and Spindle
Growing wild – Haws and Spindle Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Haws Look out for haws, the red berries of the whitethorn. They are rich in antioxidants and are eaten by birds, such […]
22 October 2022
Environment Newsletter – October 2022
Environment Newsletter – October 2022 Get the latest information and advice in this month’s newsletter. Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Will ACRES count for you?Help biodiversity, water quality and climate mitigation on your farm alongside food production, with possible support from the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). The deadline for the […]
22 October 2022
How Teagasc are Supporting Farmers to Improve Sustainability
How Teagasc are Supporting Farmers to Improve Sustainability Teagasc are supporting farmers to improve sustainability in a number of ways. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, and Pat Murphy Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, give details on some of the resources available. The Signpost Programme The Signpost programme is a […]
21 October 2022
Why are farmers engaging with climate change
Why are farmers engaging with climate change Farmers right across the country are engaging with climate change and taking action to reduce the impact that their farming system has on the environment. With the help of all partners to the Signpost Programme, they are putting plans in place to adopt the many […]
21 October 2022
Key Performance Achievements from Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm Walk
Key Performance Achievements from Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm Walk A Teagasc Tirlán Signpost Farm Walk, as part of Signpost Sustainability Week, took place on the farm of Steven Fitzgerald, in Co. Waterford. Steven is dairy farming with his wife Catriona and his parents near Aglish, West Waterford. He is milking 170 cows and […]
20 October 2022
Improving Water Quality in Ireland
Improving Water Quality in Ireland The challenges of Water Quality, Biodiversity and Climate Change will influence farming practices and profitability into the foreseeable future. The agriculture industry is working hard to meet these challenges head on. A team of 36 advisors (20 Teagasc and 16 Co-op) are working on the ground to […]
20 October 2022