Environment
Ireland’s grassland biodiversity celebrated
Ireland’s grassland biodiversity celebrated The Heritage Council and Teagasc, on Thursday, 12 June, co-hosted a landmark event in Birr, Co. Offaly, celebrating the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Ireland’s extensive grasslands. Held at the County Arms Hotel and the grounds of Birr Castle, the event brought together farmers, researchers, biodiversity officers and […]
13 June 2025
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity Managed in a traditional way since the late 18th century, a meadow in the demesne of Birr Castle took pride of place at a landmark event, today, June 12. Co-hosted by the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event featured high profile speakers […]
12 June 2025
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites Extensively proven and widely promoted as a key technology to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from Irish grass-based systems, promising early results from a major Teagasc study should serve to instil further confidence in protected urea. As a climate mitigation technology, the […]
12 June 2025
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby Hundreds of visitors, ranging from young to old, visited the Walsh family’s dairy farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary yesterday evening to see the steps the award-winning dairy farm is taking to protect the environment. Farming in tune with nature, John and Brendan Walsh were the overall winners […]
11 June 2025
Establishing red clover swards
Establishing red clover swards Offering many benefits, Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, Eamonn Dempsey details the key things to get right when establishing red clover swards on your farm. Red clover is a high-yielding, nitrogen-fixing legume that is primarily used for silage production. It offers high yields of over 15 tonne dry matter […]
11 June 2025
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry Recent rain, recovering grass growth rates and good clover content mean farmers need to focus on maximising nitrogen (N) utilisation across the farm, Teagasc Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Liz Duffy shares some key tips. In this article, I will focus on knowing your N allowance, […]
10 June 2025
Farmer buy-in key to ag emissions journey
0 Farmer buy-in key to ag emissions journey The vital role farmers play in meeting Ireland’s binding agricultural emissions reduction targets was a key topic of discussion at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Climate Change: Science into Action Conference, held in Dublin Castle on June 5. Although much of the […]
9 June 2025
Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions
0 Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions Just two of the many farmers leading the way on Ireland’s journey to lower agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, John Walsh and Edwin Thompson illustrated why courage and adaptability are key to sustainable farming in today’s world. As part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]
9 June 2025
Regional Collaboration Key to Unlocking Ireland’s Bioeconomy Potential
0 Regional Collaboration Key to Unlocking Ireland’s Bioeconomy Potential The bioeconomy supports Ireland’s climate goals, biodiversity, and regional jobs. Progress includes the Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023–2025 and updated Planning Framework, but stronger integration into local and regional plans is still needed. The bioeconomy plays a vital role in meeting Ireland’s climate targets, supporting […]
8 June 2025
‘Undies the surface’
0 ‘Undies the surface’ Unlike your typical cereal or legume crop, Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen has ‘planted’ a novel ‘crop’ that he hopes will provide useful insights into the soil health on Ballymaloe Farm, Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Co. Cork. The other day, along with my Teagasc Advisor and in preparation for a joint […]
6 June 2025