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Teagasc researchers secure funding for new policy-focused research projects

Teagasc researchers secure funding for new policy-focused research projects A number of Teagasc researchers have been awarded funding as part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s 2024 Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call. Announced yesterday, December 16, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the […]
17 December 2024

Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential

Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential Reminding us that now is the ideal time of the year to soil sample your farm, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Mark Treacy explores its role in effective nutrient management and fertiliser planning for the year ahead. The use of organic and artificial fertiliser is a key […]
16 December 2024

Vincent Macken’s reflections after a ‘whirlwind’ year for tillage farming

Vincent Macken’s reflections after a ‘whirlwind’ year for tillage farming Looking back on the whirlwind year that’s been, Signpost tillage farmer, Vincent Macken takes time to reflect on his 2024 farming decisions and crop yields. Harvest 2024 eventually finished for me on October 15 with late spring beans, yielding 2.0t/ac at high […]
16 December 2024

10 Things to Know About… Conservation

10 Things to Know About… Conservation On tonight’s episode, Monday, December 16, of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Teagasc scientist, Dr. Saorla Kavanagh features in an episode on ‘Conservation’. This episode journeys into the heart of Ireland’s conservation efforts as we explore the frontline fight to protect some of […]
16 December 2024

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, joins Cathal Somers and Deirdre Glynn on the Environment Edge podcast for a festive chat about the origin of the Christmas tree and its management. The tradition of the Christmas tree originates from Central Europe around the 1600s, where evergreen […]
15 December 2024

UCC/Teagasc Agricultural Science students receive awards

UCC/Teagasc Agricultural Science students receive awards The annual University College Cork (UCC) / Teagasc Agricultural Science Post Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony took place on the evening of Friday, December 6. The event celebrated and paid tribute to the class of 2024, as well as recognising the outstanding academic achievement of a […]
14 December 2024

Enhancing biodiversity – Ken Gill’s approach

Enhancing biodiversity – Ken Gill’s approach Operating an organic suckler system in Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly, Ken Gill was crowned the winner of the Enhancing Biodiversity category of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, takes a closer look at the actions being taken […]
13 December 2024

Pig farm energy costs – analysing your bills

Pig farm energy costs – analysing your bills While energy prices have gradually reduced in the last two years, Pig Development Officer at Teagasc, Emer McCrum explains why now is an opportune time to for pig farmers to review their individual situation and plan measures to reduce this cost. Energy costs, including […]
13 December 2024

Research Update: Safeguarding Ireland’s ash trees

Research Update: Safeguarding Ireland’s ash trees Ricardo Pimenta, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Dheeraj Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer, discuss their work on the newly launched AshforFuture project. On November 1, the AshforFuture project was launched by Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, at Teagasc Ashtown Research Centre in Dublin. […]
13 December 2024

Early insights point to reductions in river nitrogen concentrations

Early insights point to reductions in river nitrogen concentrations A new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided early insights into the nitrogen concentrations in 20 major rivers across Ireland from January to June 2024. Published in advance of the EPA’s more comprehensive annual water quality assessments in June […]
12 December 2024