Environment
Signpost Series Webinar – First steps to achieving our emissions reduction target
Signpost Series Webinar – First steps to achieving our emissions reduction target Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 14 October, as part of Sustainability Week, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Teagasc was joined in studio by Dr Seamus Kearney, […]
24 October 2022
Signpost Series Webinar – An update from the Signpost Programme and launch of the Signpost Farm Sustainability Results
Signpost Series Webinar – An update from the Signpost Programme and launch of the Signpost Farm Sustainability Results Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series on Friday, 21 October at 9:30am, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, launched the Signpost Sustainability Results. Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost […]
24 October 2022
National Farm Survey – 2021 Sustainability Report
National Farm Survey – 2021 Sustainability Report Type Report This report provides the latest available information on the sustainability performance of farms in Ireland, based on detailed analysis of data collected through the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Economic, Social, Environmental and Innovation sustainability dimensions are measured for Dairy, Cattle, Sheep and Tillage […]
17 October 2022
Soil Analysis Trends
Soil Analysis Trends Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Signpost sustainability Week 2022 will take place from Friday, 14 October – Friday, 21 October 2022. The theme of Sustainability Week 2022 is ‘Farming for a Better Future’. Sustainability Week 2022 will consist of a series of public […]
14 October 2022
Improving Water Quality in Ireland
Improving Water Quality in Ireland Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The challenges of Water Quality, Biodiversity and Climate Change will influence farming practices and profitability into the foreseeable future. The agriculture industry is working hard to meet these challenges head on. A team of 36 advisors […]
14 October 2022
Environment Newsletter – October 2022
Environment Newsletter – October 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Will ACRES count for you?Help biodiversity, water quality and climate mitigation on your farm alongside food production, with possible support from the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). The deadline for the submission of applications for tranche one is […]
10 October 2022
Nitrates Newsletter – October 2022
Nitrates Newsletter – October 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) This newsletter affects every farmer in the country – read carefully This update includes the following: Section AAll farms – Are you aware of these changes? Section BRequirements for a farm with grassland stocking rate >170kg/ha (non-derogation) Section CMandatory Derogation Applicant Requirements from […]
10 October 2022
Signpost Series Webinar: ACRES – an overview for farmers
Signpost Series Webinar: ACRES – an overview for farmers Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 7 October, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, Teagasc was joined by John Muldowney, Pat Morrisson & Mark Crosbie, Department of Agriculture, Food and the […]
10 October 2022
Signpost Series Webinar – Starting an Agricultural – Sustainable Energy Community (SEC)
Signpost Series Webinar – Starting an Agricultural – Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 30 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Buggie, SEAI and Dinny Galvin, West Kerry SEC to […]
5 October 2022
Conditionality – Baseline Mandatory Requirements 2023
Conditionality – Baseline Mandatory Requirements 2023 Type Media Article Anne O’Malley, Advisory, Teagasc Ballina Conditionality is the baseline mandatory requirements for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) payment in 2023. The Statutory Management Requirements (SMR 1 to 11) refer to legislative standards for Climate, the Environment, Public Health, Plant Health, Animal […]
29 September 2022