Environment
Caution advised as soil fertility levels remain stable in 2022
0 Caution advised as soil fertility levels remain stable in 2022 A recent review of the 2022 soil test results show that for the second year running the number of soil samples taken across Ireland has increased. The largest increase in soil sample numbers was on drystock farms, which increased by 19% in […]
3 February 2023
September deadline for derogation water quality review
0 September deadline for derogation water quality review The Nitrates Derogation, the means by which some Irish farmers can surpass a 170kg/ha limit of organic nitrogen on their grassland area, will be reviewed in 2023. Across the European Union, Ireland – along with the Netherlands, Denmark and the Flanders region of Belgium – […]
1 February 2023
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health Grassland Agro has joined forces with Teagasc and University College Cork (UCC) to support FutureSoils, an innovative new research programme that will pave the way to improved efficiency in nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health on Irish farms. Grassland Agro, via […]
31 January 2023
Eight week window for Nitrates Derogation applications
Eight week window for Nitrates Derogation applications Farmers availing of the Nitrates Derogation for 2023 have until March 31 to do so, with the application process now available through the Department of Agriculture’s Agfood.ie portal. The Nitrates Derogation is contingent on meeting water quality standards, and these measures are designed to protect […]
31 January 2023
Final extension announced on burning agricultural waste
Final extension announced on burning agricultural waste Regulations were signed last week to provide for an extension to the exemption which allows for the onsite burning of agricultural green waste in certain limited circumstances. The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations were drafted by the Department of the Environment, […]
31 January 2023
What will the National Fertiliser Database mean for farmers?
What will the National Fertiliser Database mean for farmers? A National Fertiliser Database is in the process of being established by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), with legislation for its creation currently going through the Oireachtas. Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, DAFM inspector with responsibility for fertiliser, gave an overview […]
30 January 2023
Protecting our water habitats for future generations
Protecting our water habitats for future generations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report recently on water quality in Ireland, which focused on years 2016-2021. The report looked at the ecological and chemical status of Ireland’s surface waters (rivers, lakes, canals and transitional and coastal waters) and ground waters. The report […]
29 January 2023
6 key changes to nitrates regulations for 2023
6 key changes to nitrates regulations for 2023 The Nitrates Action Programme – the means by which the Nitrates Directive is delivered in Ireland – has undergone a number of changes, with stronger measures introduced for the protection of water quality. Some existing measures were retained, some new measures were introduced and […]
26 January 2023
Signpost Series – The national fertiliser database
Signpost Series – The national fertiliser database On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan & Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture inspectors to discuss the national fertiliser database. The banding of dairy cows and recent changes […]
25 January 2023
Getting the most out of your slurry
Getting the most out of your slurry We are starting to see slurry tankers out on the land over the last few days as the slurry spreading closed season ends in parts of the country – but are we getting it right or can we do better? Teagasc dairy advisors, Owen Power, […]
23 January 2023