Environment
Seasonal shifts: Tracking biodiversity in autumn
Autumn is a critical window for wildlife survival and habitat management, writes Brian Clancy, Lecturer at Teagasc Kildalton College.
20 October 2026
Farmyard manure – plan ahead for the November 1st closed period
As the closed period for spreading farmyard manure (FYM) is fast approaching, Róisín McManus, ASSAP Advisor in the Tipperary region, reminds farmers that the 31st of October is the final day on which FYM can be spread, provided weather and ground conditions are suitable.
17 October 2026
A bridge between rivals
Intersecting the counties of Westmeath and Meath, the Kinnegad River is more than the county bounds, its overlying bridges are the meeting places of rivals – in a football sense at least – of the communities straddling either side.
14 October 2026
Growing farm assets and storing carbon
Forestry can be a long-term investment that complements the main farming enterprise and strengthens the farm business for the next generation, Siobhan Kavanagh, John Casey and Brendan Smiddy, Teagasc, introduce the Jones family in Co. Cork, a farm partnership where forestry has proven to better than stocks and shares.
14 October 2026
Enhancing biodiversity and productivity on an intensive farm
Demonstrating how biodiversity enhancement, new biodiversity measures and precision technology can enhance wildlife and water quality while supporting a productive farm, Siobhán Kavanagh & Aoife Leader tell us more about award-winning dairy-beef farmers, Peter and Thomas O’Hanrahan.
14 October 2026
‘Keeping cows out of the river is a brilliant job’
Dairy farming in Mullagh, Co. Cavan, Eamonn Gargan sees the benefits – both long term and short term – of implementing actions to improve water quality on his farm.
8 October 2026
One in three farmers haven’t spread lime in the last five years
There is currently a large lime requirement nationally across both grassland and tillage farms, with soil test results showing that approximately 60% of drystock farms are sub-optimal for soil pH and would benefit from an application of ground limestone.
4 October 2026
The winning balance – why William Dennehy’s farm stood out
William Dennehy, a dairy farmer from Currow, Co. Kerry, has won the overall Teagasc/FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026.
2 October 2026
William Dennehy wins the Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026
Kerry dairy farmer, William Dennehy was announced as the Teagasc / FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony in County Laois on Thursday, 1st October.
2 October 2026
Key actions to protect water quality this October
As autumn approaches, careful planning is important to protect water quality, make the best use of nutrients and remain prepared for the winter period. Here, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign share actions to help reduce nutrient and sediment losses from the farm.
1 October 2026