Environment
Achieving the perfect balance
Kay O’Sullivan, farming at Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork, operates a very efficient organic farm. Fully organic for 15 years and carrying a suckler to beef and sheep flock, Kay’s farming system illustrates how it is possible to be organic and productive, while at the same time looking after the environment.
4 December 2025
10 Things to Know About… Invasive Species
The discovery of Asian Hornets in Cork earlier this year raised concerns about the threat invasive species pose to Ireland’s wildlife. Tonight on 10 Things to Know About…, researchers examine nests to uncover more about these invasive insects.
1 December 2025
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Join us for the latest webinar from Ag Emissions Centre, New Zealand & Teagasc Climate Centre, which focuses on the potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions.
1 December 2025
Developing a Carbon Farming Framework in Ireland
Donal O’Brien, Teagasc Moorepark, writes on Ireland’s evolving Carbon Farming Framework, outlining the draft principles proposed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the key questions that will its development.
29 November 2025
Leveraging Ireland’s strengths on the global market
Global sustainability expectations in the agri-food sector are driven by shifting consumer demands, regulatory pressures and competitive market dynamics.
28 November 2025
Harvest reflections with Signpost Tillage farmer, Tom Barry
With the days shortening, Signpost Programme tillage farmer, Tom Barry reflects and reviews the 2025 cropping year on his farm in Co. Cork.
27 November 2025
Learning more about bats at Kildalton
Home to numerous species of bats, College Teacher at Kildalton College, Brian Clancy provides an update on the ongoing bat project with SETU and what it aims to achieve.
27 November 2025
Soil sampling and hedgerow management
As we approach the end of the year, Signpost Climate Advisor, Margaret Farrell reflects on the importance of soil sampling and hedgerow management to aid the reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to improve biodiversity on Irish farms.
25 November 2025
Nore Vision, Shared Future: Farmers Taking Action
Maura Brennan of Nore Vision, the Nore River Catchment Trust, joins Deirdre Glynn on the Environment Edge podcast to explain the work of Nore Vision and the involvement of farmers in their water quality projects. The conversation focuses on the Nore River, its shared future and farmers taking action.
23 November 2025
Bats at Kildalton – nature on the farm and in the classroom
Kildalton College’s rich tapestry of landscapes and habitats, such as hedgerows, small woodlands and ponds, are well suited to Ireland’s bats, College Lecturer, Brian Clancy tells us more.
20 November 2025