Environment
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
Ireland’s Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2024 report published today, 4th July, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pointed to a reduction of 1.7% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Irish agriculture in 2024. Ireland’s total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) decreased by 2% on 2023 levels.
4 July 2025
Intercropping – a chance to view it in action
Are you interested in intercropping or considering adding it to your rotation? Then an upcoming walk on the farm of Growing Organics participant, Tommy Delahunt will be of interest to you.
3 July 2025
Triple A: Abating Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture
Ammonia (NH3) is an atmospheric pollutant that also contributes to loss of biodiversity, public heath issues and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. A recent workshop hosted by Teagasc presented the latest research and policy directives relating to ammonia emissions from Irish agriculture.
3 July 2025
Improving your ACRES score
John Enda Flannelly, a Drystock Advisor based in Teagasc Claremorris, shares some useful tips for farmers looking to improve their ACRES score.
29 June 2025
Kildalton College’s long-haul summer guests
The summer evenings in Kildalton College in south Kilkenny are a flurry of activity given the recent return of guests from the warmer climes of the Sahara – the House Martin, College Lecturer at Kildalton, Brian Clancy tells us more.
24 June 2025
A first-hand look at actions to improve water quality
Farmers are invited to an important farm walk that will showcase some of the key actions award winning dairy farmer, Martin Crowe has taken to protect water quality on his farm.
20 June 2025
Opportunities exist to improve water quality
Farmers and the wider agricultural industry have the opportunity to make a meaningful change to Ireland’s water quality. That was a key message delivered by Director of Research in Teagasc, Professor Pat Dillon at the EPA Water Conference 2025, held on Thursday, June 12th.
16 June 2025
Listen: The future of organic tillage
Listen: The future of organic tillage For part two in the series, Environment Edge podcast hosts, Cathal Somers and Deirdre Glynn continue their discussion on organics with Teagasc Organic Crops Specialist, Martin Bourke, and Wicklow tillage farmer, Tommy Delahunt. Farming in east Wicklow, Tommy Delahunt grows a mix of winter and spring […]
15 June 2025
Ireland’s grassland biodiversity celebrated
Ireland’s grassland biodiversity celebrated The Heritage Council and Teagasc, on Thursday, 12 June, co-hosted a landmark event in Birr, Co. Offaly, celebrating the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Ireland’s extensive grasslands. Held at the County Arms Hotel and the grounds of Birr Castle, the event brought together farmers, researchers, biodiversity officers and […]
13 June 2025
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity
Why extensive means abundant for grassland biodiversity Managed in a traditional way since the late 18th century, a meadow in the demesne of Birr Castle took pride of place at a landmark event, today, June 12. Co-hosted by the Heritage Council and Teagasc, the Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event featured high profile speakers […]
12 June 2025