Environment
Reducing Your Farm’s Impact on Water Quality This Autumn
Reducing Your Farm’s Impact on Water Quality This Autumn Type Media Article By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Farmers can play a crucial role in safeguarding water quality by implementing various practices on their farms. Farmers can implement the measures that are most appropriate for their farm and farming enterprise. […]
27 August 2024
TResearch Autumn 2024
TResearch Autumn 2024 Type Magazine Water-course correction Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc’s campaign to improve the status of all waterbodies across Ireland Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles Subscribe for new issue alerts Don’t miss out on the latest edition of TResearch magazine! Stay updated on the latest research news from […]
20 August 2024
Environment Newsletter – August 2024
Environment Newsletter – August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Farmland Biodiversity EventYou are invited to attend a Farmland Biodiversity Event in Birr Castle Demesne, Co. Offaly, on Wednesday, August 28, from 11.00am-3.00pm. The biodiversity value and best practice management of the following will be addressed: hedges; woodlands; watercourses; […]
8 August 2024
ASSAP and Farming for Water EIP
ASSAP and Farming for Water EIP Type Media Article By Sinead Devaney, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme or ASSAP is a free and confidential advisory service for farmers in priority areas for action. The aim of the programme is to support farmers to implement actions on […]
23 July 2024
Farming for a Better Future – Johnstown Castle 2024
Farming for a Better Future – Johnstown Castle 2024 Type Event Proceeding Resilient and Sustainable Farming Systems – Systems to help farmers deal with the many challenges facing the sector such as changing weather patterns, price volatility, policy changes etc. Download Publication (PDF) The technologies and farm practice strategies on show on […]
16 July 2024
Environment Newsletter – June 2024
Environment Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Regulations update – The following apply to all farmers now: Soil samples and chemical fertiliser Slurry spreading and LESS Slurry and soiled water Round silage bale storage Dairy banding – all dairy farmers Buffer zones/ploughing and green cover Forage crops […]
6 June 2024
Better farming for water – 8 Actions for Change
Better farming for water – 8 Actions for Change Type Booklet Download Publication (PDF) The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., requested Teagasc to lead a multi-actor water quality advisory campaign to deliver clear, simple and positive messaging to enhance farmers’, as well as the broader agri-food industry’s […]
30 May 2024
Control of Grassland Weeds
Control of Grassland Weeds Type Media Article Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport. Grassland weeds are set to escalate over the next few weeks. Rushes thrived in recent wet weather as they out competed grass on land with low soil fertility. Poached fields and poor grass growth also allowed the docks and thistles […]
28 May 2024
TResearch Summer 2024
TResearch Summer 2024 Type Magazine Securing your future Download Publication (PDF) Ahead of Teagasc’s BEEF2024 event, TResearch focuses on the work being done in dairy-beef production systems. Read the latest TResearch articles here: TResearch Articles
28 May 2024
Signpost Series: The Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming
Signpost Series: The Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 17 May, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by John Doherty, Project Manager and Henry O’Donnell, former Project […]
22 May 2024