Environment
Signpost Series – Impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says
Signpost Series – Impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 January 2023, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Edward Straw, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin to […]
31 January 2023
Today’s Farm – January/February 2023
Today’s Farm – January/February 2023 Type Magazine The benefits of calving beef heifers at two years old Download Publication (PDF) Articles Upcoming events (PDF) Climate strategy Climate action measures a win-win for Irish farmers (PDF) Signpost Programme – Save money by helping to save the planet (PDF) Farm management Farm management – Have you considered […]
25 January 2023
Protecting Our Water Habitats for Future Generations
Protecting Our Water Habitats for Future Generations Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report recently on water quality in Ireland, which focused on years 2016-2021. The report looked at the ecological and chemical status of Ireland’s surface waters (rivers, lakes, canals […]
24 January 2023
Signpost Series – The National Fertiliser Database and Nitrates Action Programme changes
Signpost Series – The National Fertiliser Database and Nitrates Action Programme changes Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 20 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan & Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture, […]
23 January 2023
Signpost Series – Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production
Signpost Series – Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 13 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Professor Tommy Boland, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University […]
21 January 2023
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment Type Media Article Eddie Webb, B&T Soil & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The permitted period for spreading slurry in Galway/Clare is 16th January. Slurry has becoming an increasing valuable resource on farms especially in light of continuing increased fertiliser prices. The traditional […]
13 January 2023
Signpost Series – Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023
Signpost Series – Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6 January 2023, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc & Dr David Meredith, Teagasc to […]
11 January 2023
Signpost Series: Step-by-step, developing IPM strategies to reduce chemical inputs
Signpost Series: Step-by-step, developing IPM strategies to reduce chemical inputs Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 9 December, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Science Department, Teagasc to discuss step-by-step, developing Integrated Pest […]
14 December 2022
Environment Newsletter – December 2022
Environment Newsletter – December 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Important update on soil sampling and fertiliser usageIf you fall into category A, B, C, D or E and do not meet your soil sampling requirements, you will be extremely limited in your ability to purchase fertiliser, and be […]
14 December 2022
Signpost Series Webinar: Dawn Meats Sustainability Strategy – ‘Plan Four Zero’
Signpost Series Webinar: Dawn Meats Sustainability Strategy – ‘Plan Four Zero’ Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 18 November, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Gill Higgins, Head of Sustainability, Dawn Meats to discuss Dawn Meats […]
13 December 2022