Environment
Drainage Ditch Connectivity to Surface Water
Drainage Ditch Connectivity to Surface Water Type Media Article Do you have a Ditch, a Gripe, a Sheough or a Marein on your farm? You must avoid contaminants such as nutrients and pesticides from entering these ditches to protect water quality in the receiving streams. Read more from researchers Karen Daly and […]
26 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Safeguarding your soil biology
Safeguarding your soil biology Type Media Article There is increasing awareness of the importance of soil biology in underpinning agriculture. The life beneath our feet is critical to the sustainability, resilience and functioning of our farming systems. Researcher, Fiona Brennan, talks about the important role played by the life within soil and […]
23 June 2020
Liming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases grassland productivity
Liming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases grassland productivity Type Media Article Research in Johnstown Castle has shown that increasing soil pH by liming resulted in significant reduction of N2O emissions and increased grassland productivity compared to the un-limed plots under the same management and fertiliser regime. Researchers Ognjen Zurovec and Karl […]
21 June 2020
ASSAP Interim Report #1
ASSAP Interim Report #1 Type Report Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #1 | 2018 – 2019 Download Publication (PDF) The first Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report focuses on the establishment and implementation of the ASSAP in 2018 and interaction with farmers up until the […]
19 June 2020
The Signpost Series- Phosphorus – Interactions with soil and water webinar
The Signpost Series- Phosphorus – Interactions with soil and water webinar Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) In the 12th webinar in The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson was joined by Dr Karen Daly, Teagasc Research Officer and Andy Boland, Teagasc […]
19 June 2020
Enhancing soil carbon sequestration to contribute to carbon neutrality on Irish farms
Enhancing soil carbon sequestration to contribute to carbon neutrality on Irish farms Type Media Article Carbon stored in soils is often called soil organic carbon and it is good for soils. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in plant material or soil. […]
14 June 2020
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality
Farm Forests – Delivering on Biodiversity and Water Quality Type Media Article Farm forests are a multi-functional resource – delivering for timber production, as a land use resource and offering favourable financial returns. Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan gives information on their contribution to biodiversity and water quality. What can farm forests deliver […]
13 June 2020
Webinar – Nitrogen – Interactions with Soil and Water
Webinar – Nitrogen – Interactions with Soil and Water Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The eleventh in a series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 12th June. Karl Richards, Teagasc discussed Nitrogen – […]
12 June 2020
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production Type Media Article The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project Beef production is […]
11 June 2020