Environment
Space for Nature – Ryan Family Farm
Space for Nature – Ryan Family Farm The Irish farming landscape is defined by a range of biodiversity features. Best practice in the management of these features is an integral part of sustainable farming. Farmers like Shay Ryan, Teagasc-Tirlán Signpost Future Farmer, play a crucial role in protecting farmland biodiversity. Farmland Biodiversity […]
18 November 2022
Growing Wild – Elderberries and Blackberries
0 Growing Wild – Elderberries and Blackberries Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Elderberries Look out for hanging clusters of dark blue-black elderberries, so much loved by birds that many trees are already stripped bare. […]
5 November 2022
Developing an Irish Biomethane Industry
0 Developing an Irish Biomethane Industry Biomethane is a carbon neutral renewable gas made from farm & food waste. The process is known as anaerobic digestion. Gas Networks Ireland has launched a Request for Information to identify new & feasible biomethane production projects. Teagasc Energy Specialist Barry Caslin gives information Background The Irish […]
3 November 2022
Facilities and Work life balance on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm
Facilities and Work life balance on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm A Teagasc Tirlán Signpost Farm Walk, as part of Signpost Sustainability Week, took place on the farm of Steven Fitzgerald, in Co. Waterford on Thursday 20th October 2022. This is a family farm where parents and his wife Catriona are involved. Steven and […]
28 October 2022
Herd Efficiency on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm
Herd Efficiency on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm A Teagasc Tirlán Signpost Farm Walk, as part of Signpost Sustainability Week, took place on the farm of Steven Fitzgerald, in Co. Waterford on Thursday 20th October 2022. “The cows are the most important thing we have on the farm”. For the last 5-10 years they […]
27 October 2022
Nitrates Derogation 2022 – Training Course Requirement
Nitrates Derogation 2022 – Training Course Requirement A 3 day training course requirement is a key part of the new derogation measures introduced this year. This training, to improve knowledge transfer, must be completed by year end, by farmers who are in derogation. Science and regulations keep moving on. For farmers who […]
27 October 2022
Teagasc Signpost Programme is a finalist in Sustainability category of the Irish Times Innovation Awards 2022
Teagasc Signpost Programme is a finalist in Sustainability category of the Irish Times Innovation Awards 2022 The Teagasc Signpost Programme has been announced as a finalist in the Sustainability category of The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2022. They have been nominated for their leadership role in establishing the “whole-of-sector” Signpost Programme, which […]
26 October 2022
Nitrates Action Plan information for all farms
Nitrates Action Plan information for all farms Nitrates regulations is a basic set of measures to protect waters, including drinking water sources, against pollution caused by nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural sources. The primary emphasis is on the management of livestock manures and other fertiliser. See tables below for information New prohibited […]
26 October 2022
Reducing chemical fertiliser use on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm
Reducing chemical fertiliser use on Steven Fitzgerald’s Farm A Teagasc Tirlán Signpost Farm Walk, as part of Signpost Sustainability Week, took place on the farm of Steven Fitzgerald, in Co. Waterford on Thursday 20th October 2022. Steven takes regular soil samples, every year and a fertiliser plan is put in place which […]
26 October 2022
How Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms – Signpost Series Webinar
How Teagasc can help farmers improve sustainability on their farms – Signpost Series Webinar On the Teagasc Signpost webinar series on Friday, 21 October at 9:30am Prof. Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc Signpost Programme, launched the Signpost Sustainability Results. While Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme presented and discussed the […]
25 October 2022