Climate Action
TResearch Autumn 2022
TResearch Autumn 2022 Type Magazine Clearing the air – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the agriculture sector is a priority for our researchers Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Team Spotlight Measuring methane – Teagasc researchers are establishing a technique that allows them to rank sheep based on methane output, in order to generate […]
23 August 2022
The Signpost Series – 100th Webinar Episode
The Signpost Series – 100th Webinar Episode Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 25th March, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Gary Lanigan, Teagasc to discuss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and the Role of Sequestration and […]
28 March 2022
Understanding GHGs on Irish farms
Understanding GHGs on Irish farms Type Booklet In Ireland, agriculture currently contributes 37% of the total GHGs emitted. GHG emissions on Irish farms come primarily from methane belched by cattle and sheep, fertiliser use, animal excrement and diesel. Download Publication (PDF) What are the main GHGs relevant to agriculture? There are three […]
12 January 2022
Measures to reduce GHG Emissions on suckler farms – Checklist
Measures to reduce GHG Emissions on suckler farms – Checklist 0 Type Factsheet Climate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing the world right now. Farmers can be a part of the solution! What are you doing on your farm to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Have you thought about the climate actions […]
9 December 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – Farm Specific Mitigation Strategies and Practical Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Irish Farms
The Signpost Series Webinar – Farm Specific Mitigation Strategies and Practical Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Irish Farms Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 12 November, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Seamus Kearney, […]
15 November 2021
Making the most of what you have!
Making the most of what you have! Type Media Article By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Consider – The Parable of the Talents from the Bible in Matthew’s Gospel; “The Master had 8 talents, a form of money currency in Greek ancient times. As he had to go away on […]
28 October 2021
Climate Change Advisory Council Documents
Climate Change Advisory Council Documents Type Report The Climate Change Advisory Council published Ireland’s Carbon Budgets on 25th October 2021 See link below to more of the details. https://www.climatecouncil.ie/carbonbudgets/ Climate Change Advisory Council – Letter to the Minister 25th October 2021 Climate Change Advisory Council – Technical Report 25 th October 2021 (pdf) […]
26 October 2021
Do you know the carbon footprint for your farm? – Webinar
Do you know the carbon footprint for your farm? – Webinar Type Event Proceeding An interactive informative online webinar to guide you through using the carbon footprint figure to make decisions on reducing emissions on your farm. The webinar was held by Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost, Dr. Eleanor Murphy, Bord Bia and […]
21 October 2021
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of your Farm Type Media Article By Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare Download Publication (PDF) The Environment is at the forefront of all our decisions these days as we actively make positive moves to lowering Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) We know that Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on […]
19 October 2021
ASSAP Interim Report #2
ASSAP Interim Report #2 0 Type Report Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #2 | 2020 Download Publication (PDF) The second Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report, from Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland, focuses on the continued provision of the ASSAP advisory service and interaction with farmers […]
4 October 2021