Environment
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland Type Factsheet There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining grassland fields in early spring. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications and using good Nutrient Management Planning practices. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets […]
23 March 2021
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality Type Factsheet Grassland herbicides are an important part of good grassland management for many farmers. However, misuse can lead to impacts on water quality. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). Download Publication […]
23 March 2021
Riparian Buffer Zones
Riparian Buffer Zones Type Factsheet By establishing Riparian Buffer Zones in key locations on your farm, you will help to protect water courses from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 March 2021
Nitrate Leaching from Tillage Lands
Nitrate Leaching from Tillage Lands Type Factsheet There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining tillage fields in the autumn/ winter and early spring period of the year due to low crop growth rates and high rainfall levels. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications […]
23 March 2021
Organic Fertiliser Management
Organic Fertiliser Management Type Factsheet Organic fertilisers can be a valuable asset on a farm, but only if managed correctly. When spread, organic fertiliser is either absorbed by soil and plants or lost to air and water. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability […]
23 March 2021
The Signpost Series – The impact of pesticides on water quality
The Signpost Series – The impact of pesticides on water quality Type Event Proceeding In this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd Programme Manager is joined by John Keogh, Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA). The focus of […]
22 March 2021
The Signpost Series – Multi-species mixtures
The Signpost Series – Multi-species mixtures Type Event Proceeding On a recent episode of the Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 19th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by John Finn, Teagasc to discuss multi-species mixtures increase yields and resilience to drought, with lower nitrogen inputs. A Q&A session […]
19 March 2021
EU’s green deal – it’s aims to lower mineral fertilizer and the use of essential role of legumes
EU’s green deal – it’s aims to lower mineral fertilizer and the use of essential role of legumes Type Event Proceeding This webinar is a Legume innovation and networking workshop which is hosted by Mark Gibson and brought to you by Teagasc. The legumes innovation workshop aims to identify transition paths enabling […]
15 March 2021
The Signpost Series – Farm sustainability approach at Carbery Group
The Signpost Series – Farm sustainability approach at Carbery Group Type Event Proceeding On a recent episode of the Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Friday, 5th March, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Enda Buckley, Director of Sustainability and Aoife Feeney, Farm Sustainability Manager at Carbery Ireland to discuss […]
10 March 2021
The Signpost Series – Impact of climate change on smallholder food production in the tropics
The Signpost Series – Impact of climate change on smallholder food production in the tropics 0 Type Event Proceeding In this episode of The Signpost Series webinars, Mark Gibson is joined by Paul Wagstaff, Senior Agricultural Advisor with Self Help Africa who speaks about the impact of climate change on smallholder food production […]
9 March 2021