Environment
The Signpost Series – Farmland Birds and the Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland
The Signpost Series – Farmland Birds and the Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 4th June, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Dr. Anita Donaghy and Oonagh Duggan from Birdwatch Ireland to discuss the declining bird population in our […]
20 June 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter June 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter June 2021 Welcome to the first e-newsletter for the Signpost Programme. The Signpost e-newsletter will be published monthly. It will provide you with news from the Signpost Programme, technical articles, policy and research updates as well as profiling Signpost Farmers from across the country. Feel free to share […]
19 June 2021
Environment Newsletter – June 2021
Environment Newsletter – June 2021 This month’s Teagasc Environment newsletter has information and advice on: REAP the benefits; Measures to reduce nutrient and sediment run-off to waters from January 1, 2021; and Message from ASSAP – Protect our bathing waters. View it here: Environment Newsletter – June 2021 (PDF) In this month’s edition: REAP […]
11 June 2021
Water Protection measures since 1st January 2021 – do they affect my farm?
0 Water Protection measures since 1st January 2021 – do they affect my farm? Many farmers have asked about water protection measures that have been in place since the start of 2021 and if these apply to their farms. These measures were introduced to reduce nutrient and sediment run-off to waters to improve […]
5 June 2021
Farming with Nature
0 Farming with Nature John Oates is farming just north of Sligo Town. Whitethorn hedgerows provide field boundaries and shelter and shade for livestock. Environment and Technology Advisor Peter Mullan gives more information on how John is farming with the natural environment John farms in the townlands of Rahaberna & Teesan just north […]
4 June 2021
Doing less boosts biodiversity
Doing less boosts biodiversity Paul Fitters, Lecturer in the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens discusses “Rewilding” at the Knepp Estate in the UK. Improving biodiversity opened up new diversification opportunities. He has suggestions for how we can all do our bit for biodiversity and rewild a little in our gardens […]
29 May 2021
Agriculture and Water
Agriculture and Water Paula Browne, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Clare looks at ways to minimise losses of nutrients, sediment and pesticides to water from farming. A number of key considerations should be central to minimising any pollution potential to our watercourses and these are outlined here. Paula focuses on three key areas. These are: […]
27 May 2021
Teagasc appoint Dr David Wall as Enterprise leader at Johnstown Castle
Teagasc appoint Dr David Wall as Enterprise leader at Johnstown Castle Dr David Wall has been appointed as the new enterprise leader at the Teagasc campus in Johnstown Castle. The enterprise leader role is to lead the management of the farms and estate in Teagasc Environment Research Centre to deliver the research […]
27 May 2021
Managing Margins with Nature in Mind
Managing Margins with Nature in Mind Thinking “outside the field” and managing the margins with nature in mind can contribute to the improvement of biodiversity on Irish farms. Aoife Leader, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, highlights some key actions that farmers can take to retain, maintain and enhance field margins for farmland biodiversity To […]
26 May 2021
Slurry Storage, Have you enough?
Slurry Storage, Have you enough? The impact of dairy farming systems on the environment is of critical importance in gaining access to premium dairy markets that will return a good milk price to the farmer. Tom Curran, Regional Manager, Cork West and Tim Hyde, Environment Specialist, Teagasc discuss slurry storage as a […]
25 May 2021