Environment

Get your slurry analysed for nutrient content

Get your slurry analysed for nutrient content Knowing the quality of your slurry can help make decisions on application, ensuring its use is optimised and not wasted. Using a Hydrometer is a low cost way to get the true value of your slurry on your farm. The Teagasc Signpost team outline the […]
19 March 2022

The Signpost Series – On-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment

The Signpost Series – On-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Carol Quish, Project Manager, Mulkear EIP to discuss on-farm actions to improve […]
19 March 2022

Hedging Your Bets!

Hedging Your Bets! Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare discusses the legacy of a hedge here as she makes connections with Cheltenham, and the numerous benefits of a hedge. She also reminds farmers of REAP planting date commitments this March. Hedgehunter, the Irish bred National Hunt horse won the Aintree Grand […]
13 March 2022

Hedge Cutting Season now Closed

0 Hedge Cutting Season now Closed The hedge cutting season is over. Today, Tuesday, 1 March is the first day of the bird nesting season, hedges must not be cut. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist points out that the absence of hedge cutting from March to September allows birds to nest safely and […]
1 March 2022

Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter February 2022

Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter February 2022 In this month’s newsletter; Teagasc compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser; useful tips on managing fertiliser inputs on tillage farms; insight from a signpost farmer; the slurry calibration tool; research update and more Feel free to share with […]
28 February 2022

Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education

Ballyhaise Agricultural College and DkIT – Science led Agricultural Education Teagasc Ballyhaise College and DkIT have been working collaboratively in the development and delivery of level 6, 7 and 8 Agriculture programmes for over 20 years. DkIT and Ballyhaise now co-deliver the 4-year BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture and more recently the […]
25 February 2022

Incorporating white clover and protected urea into intensive grazing systems

Incorporating white clover and protected urea into intensive grazing systems The Clonakilty Agricultural College experiment from 2019-2021 investigated how reducing N fertiliser application levels on grass-only and grass-clover swards effected grass and milk production. Brian McCarthy, Research Officer and Áine Murray, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Moorepark have more details Photo above: Grazing plots […]
24 February 2022

Measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments

Measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments Under the Climate Act 2021, Ireland must cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 51% by 2030 with a 22-30% reduction required from the agricultural sector. Macdara O’Neill, Gaseous Emissions Researcher, Agricultural Catchments Programme, measures greenhouse gas fluxes in the agricultural catchments The three main […]
24 February 2022

Optimal soil phosphorus reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions

Optimal soil phosphorus reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil phosphorus (P) levels right through a fertiliser programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas.   Photo above: Experimental plots with greenhouse gas measurement chambers in Teagasc Johnstown Castle […]
23 February 2022

Water Quality Modelling in the Agricultural Catchments Programme

Water Quality Modelling in the Agricultural Catchments Programme Daniel Hawtree, Catchment Science Modeller, Agricultural Catchments Programme discusses hydrologic models as tools for water quality management. This model work is currently focused on County Wexford Photo above: The Castledockrell catchment in county Wexford Hydrologic Models as Tools for Water Quality Management Hydrologic models […]
23 February 2022