Environment
Diversification to the fore in Co. Cork
Crowned the Diversification category winner of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2025, Emer O’Keeffe is an organic sheep and beef farmer from Co. Cork, who farms in partnership with husband James Leahy.
17 December 2025
The benefits of AgNav – a farmer’s perspective
For Co. Longford dairy farmer Andrew McHugh, AgNav has become a key tool in managing his spring-calving herd and improving sustainability on the farm.
16 December 2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Research is ongoing in a number of areas to reduce enteric methane output on Irish livestock farms.
16 December 2025
Economic impacts of sward species diversity and Nitrogen application level in pasture based dairy systems
A new study from Teagasc has found that using diverse grass mixes in dairy farming systems can lead to increased farm profits while cutting nitrogen (N) fertiliser application levels.
15 December 2025
Insights from FarmBioNet’s second workshop
The second Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network (FarmBioNet) workshop brought together farmers, advisors, researchers and policy makers to explore knowledge gaps in biodiversity-friendly farming (BFF) practices and to better understand the needs of farmers implementing these practices.
12 December 2025
Teagasc Unveils New Study on Agricultural Feedstocks for Ireland’s Emerging Biomethane Industry
Teagasc today, December 11th, announced the publication of a landmark research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based anaerobic digestion (AD) to support Ireland’s growing biomethane industry.
11 December 2025
The Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) Ireland Science Meeting and Flux Tower Workshop
Ireland’s national Integrated Carbon Observatory System (ICOS) network and the accreditation of its first observation stations was launched at the recent ICOS Ireland Science Meeting.
10 December 2025
Sixth Nitrates Action Programme published
The Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, has been published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
9 December 2025
Climate targets and farming
Water quality is in significant focus at the moment with Nitrates Derogation discussions ongoing but other key environmental focus areas are biodiversity/habitat improvements and emission reductions. The target on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions is a 51% reduction economy wide by 2030. Colm Kelly tells us more.
7 December 2025
GroundTruth Citizen Science Project Marks Successful Conclusion on World Soil Day
Teagasc and VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre today, December 5th, celebrated the successful conclusion of their citizen science initiative, GroundTruth.
5 December 2025