Environment
Solar powered water pumps and nose pumps available under TAMS
Solar powered water pumps and nose pumps available under TAMS Fencing off watercourses to prevent cattle access is recognised as one of the ‘8-Actions for Change’ within the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign. To achieve this though, an alternative water supply must be available. In circumstances where a mains or pumped […]
30 September 2024
What plants are ‘Growing Wild’ in September?
What plants are ‘Growing Wild’ in September? Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity. Sloes on Blackthorn Look out for sloes on blackthorn. This is the easiest time to distinguish blackthorn from whitethorn, which has the smaller red haws. Look at their […]
29 September 2024
Slurry Spreading – Advice for Farmers and Slurry Contractors
Slurry Spreading – Advice for Farmers and Slurry Contractors As the slurry spreading season comes to a close across the country over the coming days, Noel Meehan and Sinead Devaney of the Teagasc ASSAP Programme explain why it is very important that farmers and agricultural contractors apply slurry very carefully so as […]
27 September 2024
Meet the Tillage and Sheep Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Tillage and Sheep Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards showcase tillage and sheep farmers commitment to sustainable farming. These awards honor progress made in reducing environmental impact while ensuring the sustainable production of high-quality crops and livestock in a profitable manner. According to […]
26 September 2024
Meet the Beef Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Beef Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards recognize beef farmers leading the way in sustainable practices. These awards highlight efforts to minimize the environmental footprint, while producing premium beef and ensuring farms remain profitable and environmentally responsible. This year’s winners will be crowned […]
25 September 2024
Meet the Dairy Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Meet the Dairy Finalists of the Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards celebrate dairy farmers strides towards sustainable farming. These awards recognize the efforts made to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the production of high-quality, nutritious dairy, ensuring both sustainability and profitability. These awards aim to promote environmentally […]
24 September 2024
Make slurry spreading a priority as closed period looms
Make slurry spreading a priority as closed period looms The permitted period for slurry spreading will end on September 30 this year and farmers are reminded to make every effort to have their tanks emptied before this date. Better weather over recent days has allowed ground conditions to improve, making the task […]
18 September 2024
Digging into Solutions: Soils and Carbon Sequestration
Digging into Solutions: Soils and Carbon Sequestration Did you know that soil stores 80% of the carbon on land and is the Earth’s second largest carbon storage after oceans? However, not all soils are the same and the amount of carbon stored is dependent on soil type, Dr Muireann Egan of the […]
17 September 2024
Slowing down to get ahead
Slowing down to get ahead With agriculture putting a strain on water quality, Teagasc researchers are developing farm-scale measures to break pollutant pathways and reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into waterbodies. Agriculture is putting significant pressure on water quality. The challenge is to connect national trends to local improvement efforts, particularly at […]
15 September 2024
Countdown on for Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024
Countdown on for Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 The winners of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 will be crowned on October 1. The awards ceremony for the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 will take place on Tuesday, October 1, at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois. The awards aim to promote […]
13 September 2024