Environment
Sustainable Use of Grassland Herbicides
Sustainable Use of Grassland Herbicides Type Media Article It is essential for farmers to take great care and follow best practice procedures when using pesticides, in particular applying grassland herbicides. Kieran Kenny, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc tells us more. Herbicides and water quality Monitoring of drinking water in Ireland continues to detect exceedances […]
15 May 2020
Reducing Slurry Emissions Webinar
Reducing Slurry Emissions Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ The seventh in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 15th May. Mark Plunkett, Teagasc discussed “Managing Cattle Slurry Efficiently” View his presentation here Managing Cattle Slurry Efficiently David Wall, […]
15 May 2020
Advisory service to work with farmers to help improve water quality
Advisory service to work with farmers to help improve water quality Type Media Article In Ireland all water policy and management is led by the Water Framework Directive. Under this directive Ireland has been set a target of achieving ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland. Noel Meehan gives information on an […]
14 May 2020
Sustainable Dairy: The role of white clover
Sustainable Dairy: The role of white clover Type Media Article Teagasc Moorepark has quantified the potential of white clover to improve the sustainability of milk production. It poses a promising environmental impact mitigation measure for pasture-based dairy systems. Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien give more details White clover (WC) grows well with […]
12 May 2020
Water quality: the role of sediment
Water quality: the role of sediment Type Media Article Excessive sediment can significantly impact the condition of freshwater habitats, resulting in a deterioration of water quality. It can have a greater impact than more standard pollutants such as phosphorus and nitrogen. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin explains further Freshwater systems are under pressure […]
11 May 2020
Controlling Docks
Controlling Docks 0 Type Media Article By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Whether it’s the terrible plight of Covid-19 or a field of dock leaves, no farmer wants either this spring and prevention is definitely better than cure in relation to both. So why is it that dock leaves are so […]
9 May 2020
Soils – the multifunctional resource
Soils – the multifunctional resource 0 Type Media Article Soil is no longer considered only the media for food production. It is also a resource for a range of ecosystem services including nutrient cycling; carbon sequestration and climate regulation; water purification; and a habitat for biodiversity. Researchers Giulia Bondi and Lilian OSullivan give […]
9 May 2020
No Rush to Spray
No Rush to Spray 0 Type Media Article By Kieran Kenny, Teagasc Soils and Environment Adviser, Castlerea Farmers are reminded to use best practice when applying herbicides. The Longford Central public water supply is one of 6 priority supplies in the country where exceedances for pesticides have been persistently detected in the drinking […]
8 May 2020
Maintaining the Derogation – Webinar
Maintaining the Derogation – Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The sixth in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 8th May. Guest speaker Jack Nolan, Department of Agriculture, Food and the […]
8 May 2020
Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions: How animal excreta and fertiliser management fit together
Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions: How animal excreta and fertiliser management fit together 0 Type Media Article Agriculture produces 90% of N2O in Ireland, mainly through synthetic fertilisers, animal excreta and slurry. All these materials contain nitrogen (N), and part of this N is lost to the atmosphere as a result of agricultural activities. […]
6 May 2020