Environment
Signpost Series: Slurry – Maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses
Signpost Series: Slurry – Maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 16 February, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc to discuss slurry – maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental […]
20 February 2024
Signpost Series – Solar PV in Agriculture
Signpost Series – Solar PV in Agriculture Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 9 February, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture. A questions and answers session […]
19 February 2024
Value of Soil Sampling
Value of Soil Sampling 0 Type Media Article By Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Soil sampling is the most important stage in managing soil fertility. Soil test results are a reliable guide to assessing and monitoring soil nutrient levels so that informed decisions can be on lime, manure and […]
9 February 2024
Signpost Series – Community led action for wetlands
Signpost Series – Community led action for wetlands 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 2 February, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum to discuss community led action for wetlands: Lessons from […]
6 February 2024
ACRES Scheme Requirements for Hedgerow and Tree Planting
ACRES Scheme Requirements for Hedgerow and Tree Planting 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. It is now time for farmers who joined Tranche 1 of ACRES, to sow a new hedgerow(s), native trees or orchards on their farm, if they selected any of these actions. These actions would have […]
2 February 2024
Hedge and Tree Planting Requirements for ACRES Tranche 1
Hedge and Tree Planting Requirements for ACRES Tranche 1 Type Media Article By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Many farmers have now begun preparing for their tree and hedge planting options under ACRES. The dates for the completion of these options for ACRES tranche 1 is the 31st March 2024. […]
30 January 2024
Signpost Series – Planting Hedges
Signpost Series – Planting Hedges Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 26 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss planting hedges A questions and answers session took place […]
29 January 2024
Signpost Series – NMP Online, helping to embrace change
Signpost Series – NMP Online, helping to embrace change Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 19 January, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change. A […]
22 January 2024
Before you buy Fertiliser this year; Soil Sample, know your Farm Stocking Rate and know your Fertiliser Limits
Before you buy Fertiliser this year; Soil Sample, know your Farm Stocking Rate and know your Fertiliser Limits Type Media Article By Sean Mannion B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare How much fertiliser can I buy? A frequently asked question by farmers recently. The fertiliser database is a possible cause of concern. 95% of […]
19 January 2024
Signpost Series – Encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality
Signpost Series – Encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12 January, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Aoife Feeney, Nuffield Ireland Scholar to discuss encouraging farmers to […]
15 January 2024