Environment
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the three-leaved shamrock is deeply ingrained in Irish culture, biodiversity and ecology, Biodiversity Specialist at Teagasc, Ivan Kelly tells us more.
17 March 2026
Top Tips for March and April to protect water quality
Along with improving nutrient efficiency and farm profitability, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm.
12 March 2026
Low Carbon Irish Grain – what’s your number?
John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor, writes on the benefits of using AgNav Tillage, a free online tool available to all Irish tillage farmers that can drive profitable, lower carbon grain production.
12 March 2026
Have your say: What are your thoughts on pollinator conservation in agriculture?
Farmers and those working with the land are invited to share their views and experiences of pollinator conservation in farmland. Fernanda De Oliveira Azevedo and Sarah Larragy, Trinity College Dublin, and Meritxell Grau Butinyac, FarmBioNet Project Manager, and Saorla Kavanagh, FarmBioNet Project Coordinator, tell us how to get involved.
10 March 2026
Tracking changes in national soil fertility
Teagasc has supported soil analysis and nutrient management in Irish agriculture since the 1950’s. After years of fertiliser price shocks, tighter environmental rules and a sharper focus on nutrient efficiency, are Irish soils improving or quietly slipping backwards?
9 March 2026
Slaney Catchment Action Plan to Improve Water Quality Launched
The Slaney Catchment Action Plan, as part of the Teagasc ‘Better Farming for Water’ Campaign, was officially launched by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne, TD, at the Riverbank House Hotel in Wexford today, Friday, 6th March.
6 March 2026
Exploring a new BASELINE for Irish agriculture
Claudia Barry, Biodiversity Research Technician, Meritxell Grau Butinyac, FarmBioNet Project Manager, Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, FarmBioNet Project Coordinator & Research Officer, bring us insights from the Project BASELINE EIP launch, a farmer-led initiative focused on soil health, science and innovation.
6 March 2026
Opportunities to diversify are never too far from James O’Keeffe’s mind
Creating multiple income streams to develop a resilient farm business, James and Zita O’Keeffe, from Crossakiel, Co. Meath, are organic tillage farmers with a diversified farm holding. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh and John Mahon, Signpost Programme tells us more.
6 March 2026
Barrow ‘Better Farming for Water – 8 Actions for Change’ Action Plan Officially Launched
The river Barrow, Better Farming for Water- 8 Actions for Change, Action Plan was officially launched yesterday, Wednesday, 4 March at Teagasc Oak Park.
5 March 2026
More time to apply for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards
The application deadline for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 has been extended.
27 February 2026