Environment
NFGWS Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project
NFGWS Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project This Signpost Series Webinar, which took place on 8th January focused on National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project – Phase 2. The webinar, moderated by Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd, featured guest speakers Patrick McCabe and Sean Corrigan View […]
21 January 2021
The importance of taking a proper soil sample
The importance of taking a proper soil sample The principle of soil analysis is to determine the average nutrient status of an area and to show the available nutrients in the soil. Once known you can then apply nutrients to bring your soils to optimum fertility. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist advises […]
14 January 2021
Preventing Deaths with Slurry
Preventing Deaths with Slurry The Slurry Spreading season commences in many parts of the Country after the 12th January. With 10% of deaths being slurry-related in the 10 year period to 2020, John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists discuss the dangers and prevention of deaths with slurry Over […]
11 January 2021
5 Steps to taking a soil sample
0 5 Steps to taking a soil sample Here in just five easy steps Edward Egan & Tara Heaney, Teagasc Meath Advisors, take us through the process of taking a soil sample correctly in order to get a reliable soil result. The 5 key steps to get a reliable soil sample result There […]
8 January 2021
Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE 2021)
0 Teagasc at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE 2021) Visit the Teagasc virtual stand in the ‘World of Science and Technology’ at BTYSTE 2021, taking place each day from 6th – 8th January at 9 am – 5.30pm. Find out more about the Teagasc prize that is awarded each year […]
7 January 2021
A slurry ‘no-brainer’ for farmers
0 A slurry ‘no-brainer’ for farmers Emer Keane, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, Castlerea, discusses the environmental topics of Low Emission Slurry Spreading and Greenhouse gases. She advises on availing of the TAMS 2 grant aid opportunity which exists to subsidise investment in LESS and reminds us of the TAMS 2 closing date of 15th […]
7 January 2021
The Signpost Series- Semi-natural grasslands in Ireland
0 The Signpost Series- Semi-natural grasslands in Ireland In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Maria Long, Grassland Ecologist, National Parks and Wildlife Service to discuss semi-natural grasslands in Ireland – precious resources under threat followed by a questions and answers session. Maria’s presentation was followed […]
9 October 2020