Environment
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation
Adhering to the conditions of the Nitrates Derogation To ensure compliance with the Nitrates Derogation in 2024, farmers are required to follow a number of additional conditions designed to protect the environment, Tim Hyde and Séamus Nolan, Teagasc Environment Specialists tells us more. Every derogation farmer should be aware of the terms […]
21 June 2024
Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference
Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference The Teagasc Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference is taking place today, Thursday, 20th June at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. Leading experts have come together to explore innovative approaches to carbon farming. The conference is aiming to bridge the gap between theory and application in […]
20 June 2024
Measuring the impact of extreme weather events on water quality
Measuring the impact of extreme weather events on water quality With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, David Ryan, technologist on the Agricultural Catchments Programme, details results of water monitoring from the Castledockrell catchment following a torrential rainfall event in late May. On Tuesday, May 21 this year, there were very localised […]
19 June 2024
Farm and field specific plans needed to improve water quality
Farm and field specific plans needed to improve water quality The recently published ‘Water Quality in 2023: An indicators Report’ by the EPA has shown no significant change in any of the water quality indicators for Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwaters in 2023. Citing nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater as […]
18 June 2024
Where is tomorrow for Small Farms?
Where is tomorrow for Small Farms? Head of Economics at Teagasc, Trevor Donnellan, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to chat about the National Farm Survey – Small Farms Report 2022. Teagasc collects farm data through the National Farm Survey (NFS). This report focuses on the economic, social and environmental […]
17 June 2024
Signpost Series: Update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions
Signpost Series: Update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation, was joined by Dr. Hazel Costigan and Dr. Laurence Shalloo to give an update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions. A questions and answers session […]
15 June 2024
The many benefits of applying lime
The many benefits of applying lime With the deadline for spreading lime under the National Liming Programme extended out to 31 October 2024, John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, looks at the many benefits applying lime on your farm can bring. There is a number of benefits to spreading lime: It […]
15 June 2024
Farming for a Better Future 2024 – Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day
Farming for a Better Future 2024 – Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day A major Teagasc Open Day is planned for Tuesday, 16 July at the Teagasc Environment, Soils and Land Use Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. This Open Day will demonstrate technologies and practices for efficient, environmentally sustainable, profitable and more […]
12 June 2024
The role of an Inland Fisheries Ireland Inspector
0 The role of an Inland Fisheries Ireland Inspector How do Inland Fisheries Ireland inspectors interact with farmers, and what service can they provide at this time of year in relation to river and drainage works farmers plan to carry out? Cormac Goulding, Inspector with Inland Fisheries Ireland, discussed his job and working […]
9 June 2024
Minister McConalogue Launches the Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024
0 Minister McConalogue Launches the Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024 The Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024 was officially launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. The event will take place on Thursday, 18 July, 2024, at Gurteen Agricultural College, County Tipperary. Launching the event, Minister McConalogue […]
6 June 2024