Environment
Use of Protected Urea – Webinar
Use of Protected Urea – Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The eight in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 22nd May. Patrick Forrestal and David Wall, Teagasc discussed “Use of Protected […]
22 May 2020
Why monitor water quality so often?
Why monitor water quality so often? Type Media Article The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) has been monitoring water quality in the river outlets of six catchments every 10 minutes for over 10 years. By Per-Erik Mellander and ACP team. The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]
20 May 2020
Weather Impacts on the Agricultural Catchments Programme
Weather Impacts on the Agricultural Catchments Programme Type Media Article We are all well aware that our weather and climate have a major influence on agricultural production. The Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) have been studying the influence of agriculture on water quality for over ten years in six small intensively farmed areas. […]
19 May 2020
Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table
Wild Bird Cover providing a giant bird-table Type Media Article The purpose of growing wild bird cover crops is to provide seed for birds during the winter when demand is highest. Catherine Kenna, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc tells us more. Up to 12,000 farmers are growing almost 20,000 hectares of Wild Bird […]
17 May 2020
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