Environment
Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable
0 Agriculture Climate Targets Challenging but Achievable Teagasc is committed to continue its research and advisory programme supporting farmers to meet the reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions set in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. Many farmers have already commenced the journey of reducing emissions from their farming activities, by implementing the proven […]
7 November 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter November 2021
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter November 2021 This months newsletter provides a guide to the actions beef farmers can take to reduce emissions on their farm, including 2 Signpost Farmers, Alex McCarthy (Dairy) & John Barry (Beef), outlining their carbon footprint; A guide & link to the Dairy Energy Decision Support Tool; research […]
6 November 2021
Signpost Programme Farm Walk: Patrick & Paula O’Hanlon, Kerry
0 Signpost Programme Farm Walk: Patrick & Paula O’Hanlon, Kerry Patrick & Paula O’Hanlon’s farm in Tarbert, is one of five farms in Co. Kerry partaking in the Teagasc Signpost Programme. A farm walk was held recently on their farm. Méabh Dore, Teagasc Dairy advisor recounts the most notable changes on the farm […]
3 November 2021
GLAS Funding allows Restoration of Clare Farm Outbuildings
0 GLAS Funding allows Restoration of Clare Farm Outbuildings Co. Clare suckler farmer Denis Clair, a GLAS participant was eligible to apply to the Heritage Council for the DAFM-funded Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, to restore & repair a number of historic outbuildings on his farm as Michael Dillon, Teagasc Advisor Kilrush and […]
2 November 2021
Delivering on sustainability
Delivering on sustainability As part of Moorepark 21 Teagasc researchers and specialists prepared detailed papers on the theme Irish Dairying – Delivering Sustainably. Researcher Laurence Shalloo’s paper was ‘Delivering on sustainability’ . Read a summary of the paper below. Download full paper Delivering Sustainability(PDF) The Irish dairy sector has gone through a […]
29 October 2021
Are your Climate Actions for October on track?
Are your Climate Actions for October on track? Are your Climate Actions for October on track? If not you can act now to apply lime, start closing paddocks, check out your carbon footprint for your farm, check your soil maps and apply K to low index soils or start taking soil samples […]
26 October 2021
The Signpost Series – Implications of climate neutrality for agriculture, land use & forestry in Ireland
The Signpost Series – Implications of climate neutrality for agriculture, land use & forestry in Ireland On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 8 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. David Styles, University of Limerick to discuss the implications […]
23 October 2021
Improving The Appearance of your Farm
Improving The Appearance of your Farm At various times of the year farms are very busy places of work, and can quickly become untidy and unsafe. However, no matter how busy you are, you must be safety conscience and aim to keep your farm and farmyard neat and tidy at all times. […]
21 October 2021
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm The Environment is at the forefront of all our decisions now as we actively make positive moves to lowering Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). We know Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on our planet. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer Teagasc Athenry looks at how the carbon […]
20 October 2021
Nutrient Loss & the Closed Period for Spreading Manure
Nutrient Loss & the Closed Period for Spreading Manure The regulated closed period for spreading organic manures is often a source of frustration and annoyance for farmers. This is not surprising given the cost of manure storage and variation in Irish weather. Edward Burgess, Teagasc explains the research supporting the closed period […]
19 October 2021