Water
Better Farming for Water – Suir Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Suir Catchment.
29 January 2026
Streamlining Water Quality Improvements in Galway/Clare
The EU Water Framework Directive states that all surface water must achieve at least Good Ecological status by 2027.
30 April 2025
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
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
Water Quality Status – Still Stagnant!
Water Quality Status – Still Stagnant! Type Media Article Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe The protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses and achieving ‘Good Status’ for all waters in Ireland is a key national goal. Agriculture is just one of a number of human activities that can […]
31 July 2023
Signpost Series – Water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme
Signpost Series – Water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Per-Erik Mellander and Jason Galloway, Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), Teagasc to […]
8 May 2023
Improving Water Quality in Ireland
Improving Water Quality in Ireland Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The challenges of Water Quality, Biodiversity and Climate Change will influence farming practices and profitability into the foreseeable future. The agriculture industry is working hard to meet these challenges head on. A team of 36 advisors […]
14 October 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – ASSAP Interim Review
The Signpost Series Webinar – ASSAP Interim Review Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, which took place on Friday, 16 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc and Joe Crockett, Dairy Sustainability Ireland to discuss the […]
19 September 2022
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021
TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021 Type Magazine The Autumn/Winter 2021 issue of TResearch magazine brings a new look. We’ve put the people who carry out our cutting-edge research front and centre. Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables read the […]
29 November 2021
ASSAP Interim Report #2
ASSAP Interim Report #2 0 Type Report Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Interim Report #2 | 2020 Download Publication (PDF) The second Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report, from Teagasc and Dairy Sustainability Ireland, focuses on the continued provision of the ASSAP advisory service and interaction with farmers […]
4 October 2021