Environment
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
Something old, something new
Something old, something new 0 Type Media Article Research funded by TEAGASC and SFI into grassland management histories has led to the discovery of a number of new archaeological sites. Researcher Robert O’Hara tells us more FIGURE 4: Settlement at Cloonastiallas, Co. Roscommon The Irish countryside is dotted with tens of thousands […]
1 May 2020
Land Management – Drainage/Water Table Control – Webinar
Land Management – Drainage/Water Table Control – Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The fifth in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 1st May. Guest speaker Pat Tuohy, Teagasc discussed the […]
1 May 2020
What happens to your soil sample when it comes into a lab?
What happens to your soil sample when it comes into a lab? Type Factsheet Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. How is the soil sample sent into a lab tested for the three main nutrients NP & K. Jason Naughton, Brendan Healy and Karen Daly from […]
29 April 2020
Steps to improve land drainage capacity
Steps to improve land drainage capacity Type Media Article Drainage systems need to be maintained. A maintenance plan should be put in place for both in-field and open drains, focusing on areas susceptible to blockages. Researchers Patrick Tuohy and Owen Fenton give some advice. Maintenance Every drainage scheme is only as good […]
26 April 2020
Protected Urea – why now?
Protected Urea – why now? Type Media Article Teagasc research has shown that protected urea nitrogen fertiliser offers the single largest emission reduction potential to Irish farmers. Researcher Patrick Forrestal and advisor Cathal Somers give more information The challenge our industry faces and why protected urea now? The challenge to reduce emissions […]
24 April 2020
Feeding Management for Productive Ruminants – Webinar
Feeding Management for Productive Ruminants – Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Signpost Series – ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’ Download Publication (PDF) The fourth in a series of Greenhouse Gas Webinars aimed at Irish Agri Professionals, which took place on Friday, 24th April. Guest speaker Joe Patton, Teagasc discussed Feeding Management for Productive Ruminants. […]
24 April 2020