Environment
The Signpost Series Webinar – Carbon footprint of dairy farms along the Atlantic coast of Europe
The Signpost Series Webinar – Carbon footprint of dairy farms along the Atlantic coast of Europe Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 4 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Marion Sorley, Teagasc to discuss the carbon […]
16 February 2022
Environment Newsletter – February 2022
Environment Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Dates for your diary February 22: closing date for 2022 Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) traditional farm building grant scheme. March 1: start of the bird nesting season; no more hedge cutting; no prescribed burning in the uplands; no more cutting of […]
14 February 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Valuing Natural Capital for the future
The Signpost Series Webinar – Valuing Natural Capital for the future 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 28 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Professor Jane Stout, School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin to discuss […]
1 February 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Managing Red Clover on Dairy Farms
The Signpost Series Webinar – Managing Red Clover on Dairy Farms Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 21 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc Solohead Farm to discuss Managing Red Clover on […]
24 January 2022
When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N)
When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N) Type Newsletter A “Do’s & Don’ts” guide to help your decision around early N application. This flyer was updated on . Download Publication (PDF) Lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and […]
21 January 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Future Upland Management – Lessons from SUAS
The Signpost Series Webinar – Future Upland Management – Lessons from SUAS Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager to discuss Future Upland Management – […]
19 January 2022
Getting the Best out of your Slurry – Webinar
Getting the Best out of your Slurry – Webinar Type Event Proceeding Maximise the opportunity to reduce chemical fertiliser inputs in the year ahead With fertiliser prices at an all-time high, cattle slurry will be a key resource on farm this year. If used correctly it can help to reduce the impact […]
12 January 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
The Signpost Series Webinar – Ecosystems services on CAFRE’s Upland Farm
The Signpost Series Webinar – Ecosystems services on CAFRE’s Upland Farm Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 7 January 2022, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Byran Irvine, CAFRE, Greenmount College to discuss ecosystems services on CAFRE’s […]
11 January 2022
Today’s Farm – January/February 2022
Today’s Farm – January/February 2022 0 Type Magazine Weighing up your fertiliser options Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Etc pages (PDF) Beef – Big future for Future Beef (PDF) Beef – Costs a concern for 2022 (PDF) Sheep – What sheep farmers can do about high feed and fertiliser costs (PDF) Fertiliser Focus – Nitrogen on early spring […]
7 January 2022