Environment
Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins
0 Hedgerow Cutting Season Begins Hedges can be cut from 1 September until the end of February. The Wildlife Act, 1976 (2000) prohibits hedge cutting during the bird nesting season. Here Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist and Anthony Dineen, Teagasc Advisor simplify the rules and regulations around Hedges. Timing of hedge cutting […]
1 September 2021
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date
Cross Compliance Nitrates – Keeping up to date Every year a number of farmers as part of their cross compliance inspection are required to submit nitrate records. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, Tralee, gives information here on the nitrate inspection process, breaches of nitrate regulations, and the relevant deadlines for farmers. Nitrate Inspection […]
23 August 2021
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return Corncrake numbers have declined in recent times, however they have increased again in 2021. Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses corncrake friendly mowing and the Corncrake LIFE Project Scheme. She also sheds light on the future of this bird species. I recently visited […]
22 August 2021
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges
Appreciating The Heritage of Hedges Hedges give character to farms, townlands, parishes and counties, making them distinct from other areas. Hedges evoke history and folklore. On National Heritage Week, Catherine Keena & Michael Somers remind us of the Kickham Tree Project in Tipperary, which preserves the legacy of Charles Kickham (Photo above […]
20 August 2021
Teagasc celebrates National Heritage Week
Teagasc celebrates National Heritage Week National Heritage Week takes place from 14th – 22nd August. Teagasc is marking the week by dedicating 2 Signpost Series webinars to the topics: Archaeology & Farming and Traditional Farm Buildings. Read more here on how to access these webinars and to find out more about Teagasc […]
19 August 2021
Devenish Teagasc partnership to help agri industry meet climate challenge
Devenish Teagasc partnership to help agri industry meet climate challenge Ireland’s food and farming sector will have a significant competitive advantage in the global market place by creating one of the world’s most sustainable food systems through a unique collaboration between animal nutrition company, Devenish, and agriculture and food development authority, Teagasc […]
17 August 2021
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions
Increasing soil pH reduces fertiliser derived N2O emissions A new scientific paper from Teagasc has shown that getting soil pH right through a liming programme can significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. The Teagasc Signpost Programme brings this important fact to our attention here Lime drives down […]
15 August 2021
Signpost Programme: Show your Stripes Day
Signpost Programme: Show your Stripes Day Climate scientists, meteorologists, and citizens united on the 21 June — the summer solstice or Show Your Stripes Day — to raise awareness around the climate crisis. The graphic shown here – Warming Stripes for Ireland from 1901-2020 – featured in the August Signpost Programme newsletter. […]
12 August 2021
Building Autumn Grass
Building Autumn Grass In a recent edition of the Let’s Talk Dairy Series, Stuart Childs interviewed John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, about setting up the farm for Autumn grass. Extra grazing days in the autumn are achieved by building grass cover during August. See the environmental benefits and get key tips here […]
11 August 2021
Signpost Programme Steering Group Meet
Signpost Programme Steering Group Meet The first meeting of the Signpost Programme Steering Group was held on Wednesday 28 July, in Teagasc Oak Park. The Signpost Programme is a collaborative programme to lead climate action by Irish farmers and their transition towards more sustainable farming systems. Read on for more The Signpost […]
10 August 2021