Environment
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
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water
Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water Type Media Article Herbicides are intensively applied in Irish agriculture (both grassland and arable) to control weeds and form an essential part of good agricultural management. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers Per-Erik Mellander, Owen Fenton, Majid Khan and Fabiola Barros Costa are doing some research on […]
10 June 2020
Environment Newsletter – June 2020
Environment Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GLAS dates for your diary Sustainable use of grassland herbicides Consider non-spraying methods first EIP UPDATE – BRIDE Project
8 June 2020
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 0 Type Media Article Many Irish farms perform well in respect of the quantity of wildlife habitats they support. There is nonetheless a decrease in the quantity and quality of habitats and species dependent on agricultural landscapes. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin […]
7 June 2020
More good news for protected urea fertilisers – another formulation confirmed to reduce emissions while retaining yield in temperate grassland
More good news for protected urea fertilisers – another formulation confirmed to reduce emissions while retaining yield in temperate grassland 0 Type Media Article Protected urea is a well-known technology within synthetic fertiliser industry. Recent Teagasc research in Johnstown Castle shows that the use of protected urea formulations is an important option for […]
6 June 2020
Webinar – Water Quality in Ireland
Webinar – Water Quality in Ireland 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The tenth in a series of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 5th June. Jenny Deakin, Environmental Protection Agenct (EPA) discussed “Water Quality […]
5 June 2020
The impact of bovines on watercourses – Creating a Farm Database for Policy Analysis
The impact of bovines on watercourses – Creating a Farm Database for Policy Analysis 0 Type Media Article This study looked at the impact, cost effectiveness and potential benefits of fencing water courses from bovines to improve water quality. Paul Kilgarriff, Luxembourg Institute of Socio Economic Research and formerly Teagasc, Rural Economy and […]
4 June 2020