Soil
Farming for soil health
Best practices for managing Irish agricultural soils
5 December 2025
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them?
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them? 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris A question I ask many farmers nowadays when they call to my office is ‘have you soil samples taken?’ In many cases the answer I receive is ‘No I don’t need any’. Sadly this […]
6 December 2024
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats
Signpost Series: Management of grassland peats Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 19 April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss the management of grassland peats A questions and answers session […]
23 April 2024
Signpost Series: The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils
Signpost Series: The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 12 April, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss the pitfalls of measuring […]
18 April 2024
Soil Sampling Requirements
Soil Sampling Requirements Type Media Article John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. Soil sampling is an essential part of farming. It is the most important stage in managing soil fertility. Soil test results can be used to assess and monitor soil nutrient levels. Soil sample results provide the basis for lime, […]
28 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
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
Rectifying Soil Fertility Starts Now
Rectifying Soil Fertility Starts Now Type Media Article By John Kilboyle B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Below is a reminder of the two new requirements from the latest “Nitrates Action Plan” From 1st January 2023, all farmers above 130 kg Organic Nitrogen/ha must take soil samples. In the absence of soil samples, Index […]
28 November 2023
Liming Programme 2023
Liming Programme 2023 Type Media Article Anne O’ Malley, Teagasc Advisory Ballina Farmers participating in the lime programme have received an approval letter and eligible applicants can claim for the purchase and spread of up to 40 tonne of ground limestone. The claims system is open online at www.agfood.ie and invoices can […]
26 September 2023
Signpost Series – Farm Zero C Project Update
Signpost Series – Farm Zero C Project Update Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 16 June, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc was joined by Gavin Hunt, Farm Zero C Project Manager, BiOrbic to give an update on the Farm Zero […]
22 June 2023