Environment
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
Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice
Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice 0 Type Media Article There is potential for Sulphur (S) to boost grassland yields. There is onging research in Johnstown Castle on how to optimise this potential. Patrick Forrestal, Claire Aspel and Mark Plunkett have more information and some advice regarding silage and grazing What […]
2 June 2020
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)?
What is in dairy processing wastewater sludge (DPS)? 0 Type Media Article Very little is known about the volumes dairy processing sludge (DPS) produced , the types of DPS and their nutrient and metal profile. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers S.M. Ashekuzzaman & O. Fenton are doing some research Background to dairy processing sludge […]
1 June 2020
Improved understanding of soil biology to reduce GHG emissions
Improved understanding of soil biology to reduce GHG emissions Type Media Article Soil microbes are the key drivers of N transformations. Their activity determines to a large extent whether N is retained in a plant available form within soil, or lost to either air or water. Researchers Coline Deveautour and Fiona Brennan […]
31 May 2020
Optimal soil phosphorus reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Optimal soil phosphorus reduces greenhouse gas emissions Type Media Article Environment research in Johnstown Castle investigated the effect of long term P fertilisation on emissions of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide in a number of laboratory experiments by Karl Richards and Rosie O’ Neill For decades farmers have been applying phosphorus […]
30 May 2020