Environment
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
Silage Pit and Effluent Management
Silage Pit and Effluent Management Type Media Article ENVIRONMENT: Does your silage pit and silage effluent collection and storage facilities meet the standards required by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFM)? David Webster (ASSAP Advisor) Teagasc Mullingar This year’s silage season will soon be upon us. Farmers need to ensure that […]
21 April 2020
Soil Spectroscopy at Teagasc Johnstown Castle
Soil Spectroscopy at Teagasc Johnstown Castle Type Media Article ENVIRONMENT: Spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses light to analyse a sample. Johnstown castle use the interaction of light with soil to give useful information Courtney Doyle and Karen Daly Soil analysis is a changing field. Since the 1950s, routine chemical and […]
21 April 2020
Reducing carbon footprint of agriculture
Reducing carbon footprint of agriculture Type Media Article ENVIRONMENT: How can Irish agriculture reduce its carbon emissions – Donal O’Brien gives information on Improving efficiencies, low emission technology and carbon sequestration. Can Irish agriculture become carbon neutral i.e.net zero carbon emissions? Europe’s recent “Green Deal” aims to prevent climate change by bringing […]
19 April 2020
Lower GHG emissions from urine and dung patches than previously thought
Lower GHG emissions from urine and dung patches than previously thought Type Media Article ENVIRONMENT: A recent project measured N2O from urine and dung in spring, summer and autumn on well-drained, moderately-drained and imperfectly-drained pasture soils – Dominika Krol tells us more. Emissions from ruminant urine and dung patches: Our pasture-based livestock […]
17 April 2020