Environment
Increasing biodiversity on intensive farms
Increasing biodiversity on intensive farms Wildlife habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, commonly occur on Irish farms. The retention of existing habitats is vitally important, as they typically deliver greater ecological benefits compared with newly created habitats. Wildlife habitats are vital to ecology, but they also provide important benefits […]
14 September 2021
What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture?
0 What is soil health and is it part of the solution to many of the challenges ahead in agriculture? On the latest episode of The Environment Edge podcast, Dr Fiona Brennan Soil & Environmental Microbiology researcher with Teagasc based in Johnstown Castle tells us all about soil health. Did you know that […]
6 September 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter September 2021
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter September 2021 This month’s Signpost newsletter features a guide to actions that dairy farmers can take to reduce emissions. We have the usual climate actions for the month as well as a timely video on lime application. We profile 3 Signpost farms – James Skehan (beef) Sean Collery […]
3 September 2021
Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins
0 Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins Hedges can be cut from 1 September until the end of February. The Wildlife Act, 1976 (2000) prohibits hedge cutting during the bird nesting season. Here Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist and Anthony Dineen, Teagasc Advisor simplify the rules and regulations around Hedges. Timing of hedge cutting […]
1 September 2021
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date Every year a number of farmers as part of their cross compliance inspection are required to submit nitrate records. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, Tralee, gives information here on the nitrate inspection process, breaches of nitrate regulations, and the relevant deadlines for farmers. Nitrate Inspection […]
23 August 2021
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return Corncrake numbers have declined in recent times, however they have increased again in 2021. Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses corncrake friendly mowing and the Corncrake LIFE Project Scheme. She also sheds light on the future of this bird species. I recently visited […]
22 August 2021
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges Hedges give character to farms, townlands, parishes and counties, making them distinct from other areas. Hedges evoke history and folklore. On National Heritage Week, Catherine Keena & Michael Somers remind us of the Kickham Tree Project in Tipperary, which preserves the legacy of Charles Kickham (Photo above […]
20 August 2021
Teagasc celebrates National Heritage Week
Teagasc celebrates National Heritage Week National Heritage Week takes place from 14th – 22nd August. Teagasc is marking the week by dedicating 2 Signpost Series webinars to the topics: Archaeology & Farming and Traditional Farm Buildings. Read more here on how to access these webinars and to find out more about Teagasc […]
19 August 2021
Devenish Teagasc partnership to help agri industry meet climate challenge
Devenish Teagasc partnership to help agri industry meet climate challenge Ireland’s food and farming sector will have a significant competitive advantage in the global market place by creating one of the world’s most sustainable food systems through a unique collaboration between animal nutrition company, Devenish, and agriculture and food development authority, Teagasc […]
17 August 2021
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil pH right through a liming programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. The Teagasc Signpost Programme brings this important fact to our attention here Lime drives down […]
15 August 2021