Biodiversity
The state of Ireland’s hedgerows – Hedgerow Week 2021
The state of Ireland’s hedgerows – Hedgerow Week 2021 0 Type Event Proceeding On Monday 6 December, as part of Hedgerow Week 2021, the state of Ireland’s hedgerows both quantity and quality was discussed. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc was joined by a panel including research, county councils and hedgerow non-governmental organisations. […]
6 December 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – Planting Hedges
The Signpost Series Webinar – Planting Hedges 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 3 December, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Professor […]
3 December 2021
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021 Type Magazine The Autumn/Winter 2021 issue of TResearch magazine brings a new look. We’ve put the people who carry out our cutting-edge research front and centre. Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables read the […]
29 November 2021
The Signpost Series – Assessing Biodiversity Management Practices on Intensively managed farmland
The Signpost Series – Assessing Biodiversity Management Practices on Intensively managed farmland Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 5 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist to discuss assessing Biodiversity Management […]
15 November 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Managing Hedgerows
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Managing Hedgerows Type Event Proceeding In this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 19th August, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aoife Leader, Teagasc to discuss managing hedgerows. The 1st September marks the start of the hedgecutting season. Aoife gave […]
27 August 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – The Hen Harrier Project
The Signpost Series Webinar – The Hen Harrier Project Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 30th July, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT Programme was joined by Fergal Monaghan, Project Manager for the Hen Harrier Programme to discuss the Hen Harrier Project. […]
26 August 2021
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return
Endangered Corncrake making a welcome return Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson – B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare I recently visited Inishturk Island off the Mayo coast where I heard the Corncrake for the first time. I am sure most of the younger generation would not have heard this bird before as […]
17 August 2021
Launch of The Signpost Programme
Launch of The Signpost Programme Type Event Proceeding A look back at the official 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 […]
18 May 2021
Today’s Farm January/February 2021
Today’s Farm January/February 2021 Type Magazine Getting ready for grass Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Dairying – Cleanliness key to calfcare (PDF) Dairying – Making a success of contract heifer rearing (PDF) Sheep – Designing a sheep handling unit (PDF) Sheep – Top 10 tips for an easier lambing season (PDF) PastureBase – Top management in Tipp (PDF) […]
13 January 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – Growing Hedges for a sustainable future
The Signpost Series Webinar – Growing Hedges for a sustainable future Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series Webinars, Mark Gibson and Pat Murphy were joined by Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Agriculture with responsibility for land use and biodiversity and Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist who spoke […]
11 December 2020