Biodiversity
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by John Finn and Daire OHuallachain, Teagasc to discuss biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses. Daire […]
29 September 2020
Time to think about wildlife on Farms
Time to think about wildlife on Farms Type Media Article By Enda O’Hart, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea. The sustainability of Irish agriculture is a topic farmers will be hearing a lot more about in the months and years ahead. With the recent publication of the EU Green Deal Policy document it is […]
14 September 2020
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Supporting Pollinators through Agri Environmental Interventions
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Supporting Pollinators through Agri Environmental Interventions Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Lorna Cole, SRUC to discuss supporting pollinators through Agri Environmental interventions. Susan’s presentation was followed by a Q&A session facilitated by Pat […]
14 September 2020
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Nature of Irish Hedgerows
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Nature of Irish Hedgerows Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss the nature of Irish hedgerows. Catherine’s presentation was followed by a Q&a session, facilitated by Pat […]
14 September 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020 Type Magazine Could dairying be the right choice for you? Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Winter fodder- have you enough (PDF) Dairying – Could dairying be the right choice for you (PDF) Dairying – Serious about getting into dairying – this course is right for you (PDF) Beef […]
28 August 2020
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 0 Type Media Article Many Irish farms perform well in respect of the quantity of wildlife habitats they support. There is nonetheless a decrease in the quantity and quality of habitats and species dependent on agricultural landscapes. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin […]
7 June 2020
Teagasc celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity
Teagasc celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity Type Media Article Friday 22 May is the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity. Farming in a sustainable manner is essential to maintain biodiversity and farmed habitats. Catherine Keena Countryside Management Specialist has more information Biodiversity in Ireland includes native Irish flora, fauna and […]
22 May 2020
Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table
Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table Type Media Article The purpose of growing wild bird cover crops is to provide seed for birds during the winter when demand is highest. Catherine Kenna, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc tells us more. Up to 12,000 farmers are growing almost 20,000 hectares of Wild Bird […]
17 May 2020
Irish Wetlands Guide
Irish Wetlands Guide Type Book Ireland’s Ramsar Wetlands Committee launched ‘Irish Wetland Types – An Identification Guide and Field Survey Manual’ during National Biodiversity Week 2018. The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee (IRWC) comprises representatives from universities, state bodies and non-governmental organisations. Download Publication (PDF) Irish Wetlands Field Survey Form (PDF) The Field Survey […]
27 June 2018
TResearch: Autumn 2017
TResearch: Autumn 2017 0 Type Magazine Waste2Fuels – creating next generation biofuels Download Publication (PDF) Articles ICoMST 2017 (PDF) Next generation biofuels (PDF) ProWelCow Dairy Cow Welfare (PDF) Dairy farming in the BMW region (PDF) Environmental enrichment for pigs (PDF) Better genetics breed better lambs (PDF) Ewe prolificacy and stocking rate (PDF) Improving soil organic carbon (PDF) PAT approach for […]
6 September 2017