Environment
The Signpost Series Webinar – The added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd
The Signpost Series Webinar – The added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 6th May, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc to discuss the added value […]
17 May 2022
GHG emissions and agriculture
GHG emissions and agriculture Type Event Proceeding Presentation by Laurence Shalloo, Jonathon Herron, Ben Lahart and Hazel Costigan – Teagasc, AGRIC, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork. Download Publication (PDF) The presentation includes information on: Emission reduction technologies Carbon Budgets Climate Neutrality
12 May 2022
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Land Drainage
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Land Drainage 0 Type Media Article By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Appropriately designed and constructed land drainage will lead to improved nutrient uptake by the plant. This can lower losses of nutrient and sediment to watercourses, however care must be taken to ensure that drainage channels […]
5 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – The role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture
The Signpost Series Webinar – The role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) […]
5 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Providing our partners with affordable sustainable food
The Signpost Series Webinar – Providing our partners with affordable sustainable food Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 22 April, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Emer Fardy & Sean Leahy, Hilton Foods to discuss providing our […]
27 April 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Danone Sustainability Story
The Signpost Series Webinar – Danone Sustainability Story Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Thursday, 14th April, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Elaine Crosse and Mark Stafford, Danone to give an overview of Danone’s Sustainability Journey. A questions and answers session […]
21 April 2022
Should you consider clover in 2022?
Should you consider clover in 2022? Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe Clover offers an alternative to expensive artificial fertilizers and helps towards Environmental Sustainability. Incorporating clover in grassland swards has the potential to reduce costs, improve profitability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How Does It Work? Clover fixes […]
19 April 2022
LIME – The Cheapest Fertilizer in 2022
LIME – The Cheapest Fertilizer in 2022 Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris In recent months much has written about fertiliser due to its dramatic increase in price. Many expected the market situation to improve, and while this was unlikely in the short term, the invasion of Ukraine has […]
11 April 2022
Clover Article
Clover Article Type Media Article By Joanne Masterson, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare With input costs increasing in 2022, this is an important year for grassland farmers to renew their emphasis on clover establishment, but combine this with improved grazing management. White clover is the most commonly sown legume species in grassland. […]
11 April 2022
Environment Newsletter – April 2022
Environment Newsletter – April 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Dates for your diary Farmers in REAP Farmers in GLAS Wild bird coverSowing and management: fine, firm seedbed essential; any cultivation method allowed, provided successful crop establishment; pre-sowing weed control may be necessary; plough, harrow and roll as necessary; […]
6 April 2022