Environment
Growing Wild: Common Knapweed and Parasitoid Wasps
0 Growing Wild: Common Knapweed and Parasitoid Wasps Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity, this time focusing on Common Knapweed and Parasitoid Wasps. Common Knapweed Common knapweed, one of our later flowering plants with occasional flowerheads still visible. Each deep reddish-purple compact […]
5 October 2024
Championing environmental sustainability – what set the Walsh family apart
0 Championing environmental sustainability – what set the Walsh family apart John and Brendan Walsh, a father and son dairy farming duo from Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary, were crowned the overall winners of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards earlier this week. In this article, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist at Teagasc, Dr Siobhán […]
3 October 2024
Don’t lose valuable slurry storage capacity
0 Don’t lose valuable slurry storage capacity As the slurry spreading season has now come to pass, farmers have been urged to focus their attentions on clean water – particularly limiting its ingress into slurry stores or slatted tanks. Year-in-year out, as Kilkenny-based Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Nigel Kennington explained on a recent episode […]
3 October 2024
Solar powered water pumps and nose pumps available under TAMS
Solar powered water pumps and nose pumps available under TAMS Fencing off watercourses to prevent cattle access is recognised as one of the ‘8-Actions for Change’ within the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign. To achieve this though, an alternative water supply must be available. In circumstances where a mains or pumped […]
30 September 2024
Farmland has the capacity to make a big difference in halting biodiversity loss
Farmland has the capacity to make a big difference in halting biodiversity loss Biodiversity provides us with clean air, fresh water, healthy soil, fuel, fibres and the food we eat. It can help us to mitigate against and adapt to climate change. Despite the many benefits of biodiversity, it continues to decline […]
30 September 2024
What plants are ‘Growing Wild’ in September?
What plants are ‘Growing Wild’ in September? Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Sloes on Blackthorn Look out for sloes on blackthorn. This is the easiest time to distinguish blackthorn from whitethorn, which has the smaller red haws. Look at their […]
29 September 2024
Slurry Spreading – Advice for Farmers and Slurry Contractors
Slurry Spreading – Advice for Farmers and Slurry Contractors As the slurry spreading season comes to a close across the country over the coming days, Noel Meehan and Sinead Devaney of the Teagasc ASSAP Programme explain why it is very important that farmers and agricultural contractors apply slurry very carefully so as […]
27 September 2024
Meet the Tillage and Sheep Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Tillage and Sheep Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards showcase tillage and sheep farmers commitment to sustainable farming. These awards honor progress made in reducing environmental impact while ensuring the sustainable production of high-quality crops and livestock in a profitable manner. According to […]
26 September 2024
Meet the Beef Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Beef Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards recognize beef farmers leading the way in sustainable practices. These awards highlight efforts to minimize the environmental footprint, while producing premium beef and ensuring farms remain profitable and environmentally responsible. This year’s winners will be crowned […]
25 September 2024
Meet the Dairy Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Dairy Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards celebrate dairy farmers strides towards sustainable farming. These awards recognize the efforts made to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the production of high-quality, nutritious dairy, ensuring both sustainability and profitability. These awards aim to promote environmentally […]
24 September 2024