Environment
Teagasc appoints new Organic Specialist
Teagasc appoints new Organic Specialist Teagasc has appointed Joe Kelleher as Organic Farming Specialist and he commences the new role today, Monday, . He previously worked as a dairy advisor in the Limerick/Kerry advisory region. He joins Elaine Leavy as part of the national organic farming team in Teagasc Joe […]
24 May 2021
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues
Results of Teagasc Protected Urea trial finds no residues A new scientific paper was published in the past week with results from a trial on using protected Urea on the Teagasc farm at its Environment research centre, Johnstown castle. Irish farmers are being encouraged to switch from using CAN fertiliser to protected […]
23 May 2021
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Milk Production at Solohead Research Farm
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Milk Production at Solohead Research Farm Following rapid expansion there is an immense challenge to lower the environmental impact of dairy farming. At Solohead Research Farm we have designed and tested systems for lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of milk production. James Humphreys, Researcher has details […]
23 May 2021
Farmers are part of the solution – Biodiversity Day 2021
Farmers are part of the solution – Biodiversity Day 2021 Saturday May 22nd 2021 is International Biodiversity Day. The theme for this year is: ‘We’re part of the solution’. We’re all part of nature, so we must be part of the solution for biodiversity loss and climate change. What actions can farmers […]
22 May 2021
“Bee kind” farming
“Bee kind” farming Today is #WorldBeeDay and Teagasc encourages farmers to adopt “Bee kind” farming, to look at ways of improving habitats and enhance biodiversity to support wild bees on Irish farmland. In Ireland there are 77 solitary bee species, 21 bumble bee species and 1 honey bee species. Did you know […]
20 May 2021
Teagasc Appoint new Biodiversity Researcher
Teagasc Appoint new Biodiversity Researcher Teagasc has announced the appointment of Dr Stephanie Maher as a new permanent biodiversity researcher based in the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, County Wexford. Stephanie Maher is an ecologist with a broad interest in the ecology and management of agricultural systems for biodiversity. Prior to […]
20 May 2021
Launch of The Signpost Programme
Launch of The Signpost Programme The Signpost Programme was launched on Tuesday, 18 May. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen Carroll, the online webinar demonstrated how the new Teagasc led collaborative programme will support Irish farmers in reducing emissions from agriculture. Catch up on all the highlights here The […]
18 May 2021
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team
Meet the Teagasc Signpost Team The new Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action, will be launched tomorrow Tuesday, 18 May. Today we meet the Signpost Programme team who will work with farmers, and the partner organisations to prompt climate action by all Irish farmers. Dr Tom O’Dwyer was appointed as Head […]
17 May 2021
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch
The Teagasc Signpost Programme Launch The official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme, a collaborative programme to lead climate action by Irish farmers and their transition towards more sustainable farming systems. Join us on Tuesday, 18 May at 10am for the official launch of The Teagasc Signpost Programme. Hosted by RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground presenter Helen […]
16 May 2021
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer
The Benefits of Using Low Emission Slurry Spreading on Drystock Farms this Summer Low Emissions Slurry Spreading technology (LESS) has become a common sight on Galway farms in recent years. Umbilical pipes, dribble bars, trailing shoes and injection systems are replacing the traditional splash plate. Bryan Donnelly, Advisor Teagasc Galway highlights the […]
10 May 2021