Environment
Delivering on sustainability
Delivering on sustainability As part of Moorepark 21 Teagasc researchers and specialists prepared detailed papers on the theme Irish Dairying – Delivering Sustainably. Researcher Laurence Shalloo’s paper was ‘Delivering on sustainability’ . Read a summary of the paper below. Download full paper Delivering Sustainability(PDF) The Irish dairy sector has gone through a […]
29 October 2021
Are your Climate Actions for October on track?
Are your Climate Actions for October on track? Are your Climate Actions for October on track? If not you can act now to apply lime, start closing paddocks, check out your carbon footprint for your farm, check your soil maps and apply K to low index soils or start taking soil samples […]
26 October 2021
The Signpost Series – Implications of climate neutrality for agriculture, land use & forestry in Ireland
The Signpost Series – Implications of climate neutrality for agriculture, land use & forestry in Ireland On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 8 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. David Styles, University of Limerick to discuss the implications […]
23 October 2021
Improving The Appearance of your Farm
Improving The Appearance of your Farm At various times of the year farms are very busy places of work, and can quickly become untidy and unsafe. However, no matter how busy you are, you must be safety conscience and aim to keep your farm and farmyard neat and tidy at all times. […]
21 October 2021
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm The Environment is at the forefront of all our decisions now as we actively make positive moves to lowering Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). We know Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on our planet. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer Teagasc Athenry looks at how the carbon […]
20 October 2021
Nutrient Loss & the Closed Period for Spreading Manure
Nutrient Loss & the Closed Period for Spreading Manure The regulated closed period for spreading organic manures is often a source of frustration and annoyance for farmers. This is not surprising given the cost of manure storage and variation in Irish weather. Edward Burgess, Teagasc explains the research supporting the closed period […]
19 October 2021
How I cut my hedges – Tony Mullins
How I cut my hedges – Tony Mullins Enhancing the biodiversity on your farms starts with the correct management of hedgerows. It’s a good time of the year to have a chat with your contractor before he / she starts cutting, providing the contractor with clear guidelines. This video provides more information […]
14 October 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter October 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter October 2021 This months Signpost newsletter has a particular focus on where a farmer can access the carbon footprint for their farm. We feature some highlights of Moorepark Open Day. Catherine Keena provides a video and short note on hedgerow management. See Farmer profiles, monthly climate actions and […]
12 October 2021
Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland publish ASSAP interim report
Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland publish ASSAP interim report The second Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report was published recently. The ASSAP programme is a key part of a wider government and community effort to improve water quality in 190 selected priority areas for action (PAA’s) around the country. […]
11 October 2021
The Signpost Series – ‘What’s the Story with our Bogs?’ and the European Carbon Farming Initiative
The Signpost Series – ‘What’s the Story with our Bogs?’ and the European Carbon Farming Initiative On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 1 October, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Dr Douglas McMillan, Chair of the Green Restoration Ireland (GRI) […]
10 October 2021