Environment
Signpost Series: Safeguarding our wildlife – campaign for responsible rodenticide use
0 Signpost Series: Safeguarding our wildlife – campaign for responsible rodenticide use On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, is joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, author, broadcaster and member of the CRRU Taskforce to discuss safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU). A […]
7 September 2023
The Agricultural Catchments Programme – a catch-all solution
0 The Agricultural Catchments Programme – a catch-all solution The Agricultural Catchments Programme is in a unique position to assess and inform policy. Here, Research Officers Bridget Lynch, Michele McCormack and Ognjen Zurovec and Programme Advisor Mark Boland tell us about the programme’s vital, multidisciplinary work. Can you explain the history of the […]
7 September 2023
Commission rules out re-visiting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation decision
0 Commission rules out re-visiting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation decision The European Commission has ruled out re-visiting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation decision. Ireland’s current derogation is due to expire on 1st January 2026, and the derogation limit is due to reduce to 220kg/ha from 250kg/ha on 1st January 2024 in certain areas. In a statement […]
6 September 2023
Successfully establishing your ACRES hedge
0 Successfully establishing your ACRES hedge Approximately 5,000 farmers will plant 2,000km of new hedges under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) this winter, adding to Ireland’s extensive network of hedgerows. As part of an event organised for National Hedgerow Week 2023, Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, highlighted key steps to ensure […]
6 September 2023
The Fertiliser Register – what you need to know
0 The Fertiliser Register – what you need to know Dr. Finbarr O’Regan from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors joins this week’s OviCast to discuss the National Fertiliser Database. Finbarr discusses the introduction of the National Fertiliser Database and the fertiliser register, taking us through the key dates, […]
5 September 2023
6,605km of hedgerow delivered under agri-environmental schemes – DAFM estimates
0 6,605km of hedgerow delivered under agri-environmental schemes – DAFM estimates Since the introduction of agri-environmental schemes in 1994, a total of 6,605km of new hedgerows and more than 3.7million trees have been established on non-forest land. These schemes provide payments to farmers to help tackle climate change, preserve biodiversity, protect habitats and […]
4 September 2023
What’s happening during Hedgerow Week 2023?
0 What’s happening during Hedgerow Week 2023? National Hedgerow Week takes place from September 1st – September 8th. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedges for agriculture, biodiversity and climate. Here we look at just some of events taking place, events are free to attend and open to all. […]
1 September 2023
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off National Hedgerow Week 2023 was launched yesterday, Tuesday, August 29th, in County Dublin. In a new partnership, Teagasc and the Heritage Council will jointly coordinate this year’s programme of events. Running from September 1st to 8th, Hedgerow Week provides an opportunity […]
30 August 2023
Are you registered for the National Fertiliser Database?
Are you registered for the National Fertiliser Database? The requirements for farmers to purchase fertiliser including lime will change from the 1st of September 2023. Marion Fox, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us more on the National Fertiliser Database. The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 became […]
27 August 2023
The MACC is back – what savings can be made on farms while meeting our climate targets?
The MACC is back – what savings can be made on farms while meeting our climate targets? Teagasc’s Professor Gary Lanigan joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss the third iteration of the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) on this episode of the Environment Edge. For more episodes and information from the […]
21 August 2023