Environment
Sustainable soil management to unleash soil biodiversity potential and increase environmental, economic and social wellbeing
Sustainable soil management to unleash soil biodiversity potential and increase environmental, economic and social wellbeing In June 2021, the Horizon 2020 project, SOILGUARD, held its inaugural meeting online, kicking off its project activities. Twenty-five trans-disciplinar project partners from 17 countries came together to share the project goals, expectations and results to be […]
26 July 2021
On-farm Steps to Benefit the Environment
On-farm Steps to Benefit the Environment Climate change and the Environment are real and urgent topics which will be with us for a long time to come. In this short video Peter Comer, Mayo ASSAP Advisor looks at a few of the “heavy hitters” that farmers can adopt right now which will […]
18 July 2021
REAP Margins fencing date approaches
REAP Margins fencing date approaches Aoife Leader, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, highlights how farmers can maintain and enhance field margins for farmland biodiversity bearing in mind that farmers availing of the REAP scheme may choose to fence these margins from livestock. For REAP this fencing must be in place by 15th July 2021. […]
14 July 2021
Breaking the Pathway of Phosphorus and Sediment entering Waterways
Breaking the Pathway of Phosphorus and Sediment entering Waterways When farmers are applying fertilisers, cultivating, grazing or draining land close to watercourses, careful, site specific land management can minimise the risk of Phosphorus and sediment loss and help improve water quality. Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare has good advice here Nutrient […]
13 July 2021
Climate Actions for July
Climate Actions for July For the latest current and up to date farm advice from the Signpost Programme and for details of the Climate Actions that you should adopt for the month of July on your farm see here Oversown Clover Swards Graze swards that have been over sown at 800 kg […]
12 July 2021
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter July 2021
0 Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter July 2021 This issue of the Teagasc Signpost e-newsletter features timely climate actions for July as well as a glossary of commonly used climate change terms. We meet Signpost Farmers Aidan Maguire and Tim Leader. Get useful tips on managing clover swards, minimising nitrates loss to water & […]
8 July 2021
Record 3 (Movement of Slurry/FYM ) goes online
0 Record 3 (Movement of Slurry/FYM ) goes online Farmers exceeding a stocking rate of 170kgs of organic N (Nitrogen from livestock), who do not avail of a Nitrates Derogation must export slurry / FYM off the farm to avoid penalties and notify DAFM. Séamus Nolan, Dairy Advisor Teagasc Castlerea explains that this […]
6 July 2021
ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment
0 ASSAP Service: A typical Farm Assessment The ASSAP (Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory programme) is a free advisory service aimed at improving water quality. There are 10 PAA’s (Prioritized areas for action) in West Cork. Lane Giles, ASSAP Advisor, Clonakilty explains what the service provides for the farmer in West Cork ASSAP […]
3 July 2021
Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground
0 Chorca Dhuibhne 2030: building sustainability on the ground The Dingle peninsula, in the Southwest of Ireland, has become an important focus for innovative projects involving diverse AKIS (Agriculture Knowledge Innovation System) actors. At the recent ESEE Conference, a new docufilm was launched showcasing Corca Dhuibhne’s ambitious vision for 2030. See here At […]
2 July 2021
Best Practice when using Pesticides
Best Practice when using Pesticides It is important that all users take care and follow best practice procedure when using pesticides. Deirdre Glynn, ASSAP Advisor and Mark Trimble, Tillage Advisor, Kilkenny discuss safe storage and handling of chemicals, good sprayer maintenance and best practice when using pesticides on farm. Clean water supports […]
26 June 2021