Environment
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by John Finn and Daire OHuallachain, Teagasc to discuss biodiversity on farmland: current status, policy impacts, farm-scale responses. Daire […]
29 September 2020
Time to think about wildlife on Farms
Time to think about wildlife on Farms Type Media Article By Enda O’Hart, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea. The sustainability of Irish agriculture is a topic farmers will be hearing a lot more about in the months and years ahead. With the recent publication of the EU Green Deal Policy document it is […]
14 September 2020
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Supporting Pollinators through Agri Environmental Interventions
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Supporting Pollinators through Agri Environmental Interventions Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Lorna Cole, SRUC to discuss supporting pollinators through Agri Environmental interventions. Susan’s presentation was followed by a Q&A session facilitated by Pat […]
14 September 2020
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Nature of Irish Hedgerows
The Signpost Series – Biodiversity – Nature of Irish Hedgerows Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss the nature of Irish hedgerows. Catherine’s presentation was followed by a Q&a session, facilitated by Pat […]
14 September 2020
Changing requirements for highly stocked livestock farms and Nitrate Derogation farmers – the clock is ticking!
Changing requirements for highly stocked livestock farms and Nitrate Derogation farmers – the clock is ticking! 0 Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The numbers of livestock farmers and in particular dairy farmers opting to apply for a Nitrates Derogation are growing annually. This trend will likely continue […]
9 September 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020 Type Magazine Could dairying be the right choice for you? Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Winter fodder- have you enough (PDF) Dairying – Could dairying be the right choice for you (PDF) Dairying – Serious about getting into dairying – this course is right for you (PDF) Beef […]
28 August 2020
The Signpost Series- Woodlands for Water Webinar
The Signpost Series- Woodlands for Water Webinar Type Event Proceeding In this edition of the Signpost series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, host Mark Gibson was joined by Kevin Collins, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss how we can use forests to enhance and protect […]
24 August 2020
The Signpost Series- Climate Adoption Policy Webinar
The Signpost Series- Climate Adoption Policy Webinar Type Event Proceeding In this edition of the Signpost series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, host Mark Gibson was joined by Damien Wyse, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Michael O’Donovan, Teagasc to discuss adapting to the Impacts […]
24 August 2020
Which Drainage system works for you?
Which Drainage system works for you? Type Media Article By Shane Devaney, Beef Advisor, Longford Town Now that most of the silage has been made it might be a good time to look at carrying out some land drainage on your farm, if ground conditions allow. Before carrying out any of this […]
31 July 2020
Sustainability in Irish agriculture
Sustainability in Irish agriculture Type Media Article By Conor Dowling, Environment & Technology Advisor, Castlerea. Sustainability has become a buzz word of late and it is a term we are going to hear a lot more of in relation to Irish agriculture. Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present while […]
24 July 2020