Environment
Methane suppressing feed additives – Teagasc’s ongoing research
Accounting for 75% of Irish agricultural related greenhouse gas emissions, Dr. Paul Smith, a Research Officer based in Teagasc Grange, brings us up to date with Teagasc’s ongoing research in the area of methane and methane suppressing feed additives.
8 July 2025
How can we help the solitary bee?
Did you know that nearly 80% of Ireland’s bee species don’t live in hives at all? In fact, most bee species are classified as 'solitary bees’, and many people have never heard of them.
5 July 2025
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
Ireland’s Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2024 report published today, 4th July, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pointed to a reduction of 1.7% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Irish agriculture in 2024. Ireland’s total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) decreased by 2% on 2023 levels.
4 July 2025
Intercropping – a chance to view it in action
Are you interested in intercropping or considering adding it to your rotation? Then an upcoming walk on the farm of Growing Organics participant, Tommy Delahunt will be of interest to you.
3 July 2025
Triple A: Abating Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture
Ammonia (NH3) is an atmospheric pollutant that also contributes to loss of biodiversity, public heath issues and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. A recent workshop hosted by Teagasc presented the latest research and policy directives relating to ammonia emissions from Irish agriculture.
3 July 2025
Improving your ACRES score
John Enda Flannelly, a Drystock Advisor based in Teagasc Claremorris, shares some useful tips for farmers looking to improve their ACRES score.
29 June 2025
Kildalton College’s long-haul summer guests
The summer evenings in Kildalton College in south Kilkenny are a flurry of activity given the recent return of guests from the warmer climes of the Sahara – the House Martin, College Lecturer at Kildalton, Brian Clancy tells us more.
24 June 2025
A first-hand look at actions to improve water quality
Farmers are invited to an important farm walk that will showcase some of the key actions award winning dairy farmer, Martin Crowe has taken to protect water quality on his farm.
20 June 2025
Opportunities exist to improve water quality
Farmers and the wider agricultural industry have the opportunity to make a meaningful change to Ireland’s water quality. That was a key message delivered by Director of Research in Teagasc, Professor Pat Dillon at the EPA Water Conference 2025, held on Thursday, June 12th.
16 June 2025
Listen: The future of organic tillage
Listen: The future of organic tillage For part two in the series, Environment Edge podcast hosts, Cathal Somers and Deirdre Glynn continue their discussion on organics with Teagasc Organic Crops Specialist, Martin Bourke, and Wicklow tillage farmer, Tommy Delahunt. Farming in east Wicklow, Tommy Delahunt grows a mix of winter and spring […]
15 June 2025