Environment
Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan, part of the Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign, was officially launched by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan T.D., at the Innishannon House Hotel in Cork today, Friday, 27 March.
27 March 2026
Reducing emissions from nitrogen fertiliser
With fertiliser prices increasing again, what can you do on your farm to reduce your mineral fertiliser need, get the most out of the fertiliser you apply and reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser while sustaining or increasing yields on farm?
26 March 2026
Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project
The Teagasc Organics team will play a key role in a major European research initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for organic farmers across the continent.
26 March 2026
From cow burps to soil breath: How farm emissions are measured
Through a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Muireann Egan and Karl Richards explain how high-quality data provides better analysis and understanding of emissions from agriculture, which has a major impact on how they're mitigated.
24 March 2026
Navigating the Teagasc Forestry Roadmap: Mobilising Ireland’s Timber Potential
Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department joins Róisín McManus and Deirdre Glynn on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast to discuss ‘Navigating the Teagasc Forestry Roadmap: Mobilising Ireland’s Timber Potential’.
22 March 2026
Driving farm profitability through effective nutrient management
Slurry is a very important asset on Patrick Kelly's farm in Co. Donegal. Making best use of the nutrients within is important for reducing chemical nitrogen use, reducing costs and, additionally, it has environmental benefits
19 March 2026
Blackwater Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Blackwater Catchment Action Plan, as part of the Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign, was officially launched at the Firgrove House Hotel in Mitchelstown, County Cork today, Wednesday, 18th March. The aim of the Action Plan is to encourage the early adoption of the 8-Actions for Change on farms all across the catchment to improve water quality.
18 March 2026
Take every chance to get lime out
Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more.
17 March 2026
Top Tips for March and April to protect water quality
Along with improving nutrient efficiency and farm profitability, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm.
12 March 2026