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Rathcroghan EIP – Engaging farmers in European Innovation Partnerships
0 Rathcroghan EIP – Engaging farmers in European Innovation Partnerships European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs) are testing new forms of knowledge exchange and innovative learning. Luke Clogher, Teagasc and Monica Gorman, UCD, consider Farming Rathcroghan Project EIP-Agri, that aims to enhance farming, archaeology and agri-tourism in a unique archaeological landscape The photograph above was […]
4 September 2021
Developing Rural Ireland – A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services
0 Developing Rural Ireland – A History of the Irish Agricultural Advisory Services A new book that documents the history of the Irish agricultural advisory services and its role in developing rural Ireland, was launched at a virtual event at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow, yesterday, Wednesday 1 September. Developing Rural Ireland – A […]
2 September 2021
Rural housing density in Ireland – Map of the Month
Rural housing density in Ireland – Map of the Month The August Map of the Month, created by Researchers David Meredith, Rob O’Hara and Jesko Zimmermann looks at the density of rural dwellings in Ireland. It clearly shows the impact of the road network, proximity to towns and cities, and general topography […]
29 August 2021
Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions – and how to fix it
0 Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions – and how to fix it Hands up who is interested in soil? Anyone? Anyone at all? Tumbleweeds might roll past unless you are addressing a room full of avid gardeners and land managers. This article by Rosie O’Neill, Teagasc Walsh Scholar first appeared on […]
1 August 2021
Soil Sealing in Ireland
Soil Sealing in Ireland The July Map of the Month looks at the important issue of soil sealing in Ireland. Soil sealing is where the ground is covered with an artificial impervious layer – such as concrete. The map was produced as part of the new Terrain-AI project. View the map here: Soil […]
31 July 2021
Quad Safety on farm
Quad Safety on farm As part of Farm Safety Week, David McLaughlin, a hill sheep farmer in Co. Donegal talks about safety when using his quad while farming. David advises to keep your eye on the ground, not on the sheep. Watch as David demonstrates in this short video David McLaughlin a […]
21 July 2021
Know your blind spots
Know your blind spots Up to 50% of fatalities in agriculture involve a farm vehicle or machinery. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Athenry talks about blind spots around tractors and has top tips to staying safe and making our farms safer when it comes to working with tractors Regardless of the enterprise […]
21 July 2021
Farm Safety may not cost the earth but not doing it may cost your life
Farm Safety may not cost the earth but not doing it may cost your life When we think of the wide range of tasks a farmer does each day it’s easy to see that managing a farm and doing it safely is a challenge. Farmers must develop many skills to carry out […]
21 July 2021
Farming Safely with Farm Machinery
Farming Safely with Farm Machinery Nearly half of farm accidents are caused by tractors, farm vehicles and machinery. Inexperienced operators, lack of concentration, human error, time pressure and unguarded parts like PTO shaft are the main causes of accidents. Teagasc Machinery Specialist, Francis Quigley has more here It is important that machinery […]
20 July 2021
Staying safe around livestock on your farm
Staying safe around livestock on your farm Did you know?… Over the last 10 years 18% of fatalities on farms have been associated with livestock – cows and heifers making up 50% of this. Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialist with Teagasc raises awareness and has key suggestions for staying safe around […]
20 July 2021