Environment

Native hedgerows – lifelines for nature at Kildalton College

Planting new native hedgerows at Teagasc Kildalton College has proven to be an excellent investment in farm productivity, biodiversity, education and landscape quality, College Lecturer, Brian Clancy tells us more.
10 February 2026

Organic inspection and record keeping workshops

The Teagasc Organic Specialist and Advisory team have organised a series of Organic Inspection and Record Keeping Workshops across the country. These workshops are not to be missed if you need guidance on organic inspections and record keeping.
8 February 2026

All-Island Research Conference to Advance Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Land-Use

In May this year, experts across Ireland will gather for an inaugural conference with a focus on ‘Agriculture and Land-use in Ireland – Pathways to a Sustainable Future’. The conference will enhance all-island collaboration and provide important evidence-based insights on mitigation, adaptation and sustainable land management.
4 February 2026

Signpost Tillage update: Looking back at the positives

Despite 2025 being a challenging year for Irish tillage farmers, Signpost Programme Tillage Farmer, Tom Tierney reflects on some of the positives.
3 February 2026

Suir Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan Launched

A healthy river catchment provides high-quality drinking water, supports livelihoods such as agriculture, recreational angling, and water sports, and is the foundation for local ecosystems so plants, animals, fish and insects that depend on having healthy water can thrive and flourish.
29 January 2026

Steps to protect water quality

Each year we are seeing greater focus on the importance of farming for water quality. How we farm is critical to maintaining good water quality. Sinéad Devaney, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare discusses key regulations and practical steps to protect our waters.
29 January 2026

Mindful advice when spreading slurry and protecting our waters

With the slurry spreading opening date fast approaching for farmers, ASSAP Advisor, Joseph Maher gives us key tips and advice on how best to use slurry, while making sure we protect our environment and our waters.
23 January 2026

Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan Launched

The Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan was officially launched today, Thursday, 22 January, in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara.
22 January 2026

Fertiliser use changes, impacts and key recommendations

Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost Programme, takes a look at how fertiliser use changed on farms in 2025, examines the possible environmental impacts and shares key recommendations for the year ahead.
21 January 2026

Effective use of nutrients and minimising losses with Philip Murphy & Pat Tuohy

Philip Murphy, Co-ordinator of the Blackwater Catchment Programme, and Pat Tuohy, Senior Researcher at Teagasc, join Stuart Childs to discuss effective use of nutrients and avoiding losses on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast.
19 January 2026