Environment
Environment Newsletter – April 2025
Environment Newsletter – April 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Hedges’ vital roleOur native Irish hedges are an example of how biodiversity, climate and water are connected. Both treeline hedges and topped hedges sequester and store carbon, regulate water in the landscape, and are a very important habitat – […]
8 April 2025
Take time now to think about how your ACRES low input grassland will score this year
Take time now to think about how your ACRES low input grassland will score this year Type Media Article Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Many farmers participating in ACRES would have recently received their low input grassland (LIG) scorecard results from last year with many asking what they can do […]
31 March 2025
TResearch Spring 2025
TResearch Spring 2025 Type Magazine Powder to the People Download Publication (PDF) Improving processes in the production of dairy powders plays a key role in upholding Ireland’s status as a food exporter. Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles Subscribe for new issue alerts Don’t miss out on the latest edition […]
21 February 2025
Today’s Farm – January/February 2025
Today’s Farm – January/February 2025 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) In this edition, we have focused strongly on fertilisers and the importance of adopting new technologies, such as protected urea, in conjunction with an unrelenting emphasis on core principles of good soil health, nutrient management, liming, and the efficient and balanced application […]
21 January 2025
Keep an eye on your ACRES Plan
Keep an eye on your ACRES Plan Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris Many farmers will have received their payment for ACRES in recent days. Some are now at the end of year 2 (Tranche 1 applicants) and others are at the end of Year 1 (Tranche 2 applicants). […]
23 December 2024
Modelling Irish Agricultural GHG Emissions and Mitigation to 2050: Scenarios for the Carbon Budgets Working Group
Teagasc contributed to the carbon budget analysis conducted by the Carbon Budget Working Group (CBWG) of the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) in 2023 and 2024. This contribution was made under the Memorandum of Understanding between the CCAC and all relevant Government Departments and State Agencies.
17 December 2024
Water Quality is an Issue too important to Ignore
Water Quality is an Issue too important to Ignore Type Media Article By Sinead Devaney, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare “All sectors of Irish agriculture will have to implement practice change to achieve the desired improvements in Ireland’s water quality status”, Director of Research in Teagasc, Professor Pat Dillon, told a packed house […]
16 December 2024
ACRES Update – Priority Actions
ACRES Update – Priority Actions 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As is the case with most things in life, things are usually fine until they are not. This seems to be particularly the case with ACRES 1 and 2. These schemes are still basically new schemes […]
9 December 2024
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them?
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them? 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris A question I ask many farmers nowadays when they call to my office is ‘have you soil samples taken?’ In many cases the answer I receive is ‘No I don’t need any’. Sadly this […]
6 December 2024
Teagasc Submission on Nitrates Action Programme
Teagasc Submission on Nitrates Action Programme Type Submission Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc submission made in response to the Consultation Paper on Proposed Additional Measures for Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme November 2024. This submission responds to the consultation process run jointly by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (DHPCLG) […]
30 November 2024