Water
The Farm Roadway Visual Assessment Booklet
The Farm Roadway Visual Assessment Booklet Type Booklet This handbook aims to describe visual assessment indicators that can be used to identify the extent of connectivity between roadway runoff and waters; and examine the structure and configuration of the entire roadway network and evaluate its pollution risk potential. Download Publication (PDF) On […]
13 May 2021
The Signpost Series – Water quality – national problems, local solutions
The Signpost Series – Water quality – national problems, local solutions 0 Type Event Proceeding On the latest episode of The Signpost Series, which took place on Friday, 30th April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Jenny Deakin, EPA to discuss water quality – national problems, local solutions. Jenny’s presentation was followed […]
4 May 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – Working with farmers to improve water quality
The Signpost Series Webinar – Working with farmers to improve water quality Type Event Proceeding In this episode of The Signpost Series webinar, which took place as part of Water Quality Week, on Friday, 26 Mark, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager and Edward Burgess, ACP […]
31 March 2021
Nitrate Leaching from Tillage Lands
Nitrate Leaching from Tillage Lands Type Factsheet There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining tillage fields in the autumn/ winter and early spring period of the year due to low crop growth rates and high rainfall levels. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications […]
23 March 2021
Organic Fertiliser Management
Organic Fertiliser Management Type Factsheet Organic fertilisers can be a valuable asset on a farm, but only if managed correctly. When spread, organic fertiliser is either absorbed by soil and plants or lost to air and water. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability […]
23 March 2021
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland Type Factsheet There is a high risk of nitrate leaching from free draining grassland fields in early spring. Farmers can help reduce these losses by carefully managing fertiliser applications and using good Nutrient Management Planning practices. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets […]
23 March 2021
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality Type Factsheet Grassland herbicides are an important part of good grassland management for many farmers. However, misuse can lead to impacts on water quality. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). Download Publication […]
23 March 2021
Riparian Buffer Zones
Riparian Buffer Zones Type Factsheet By establishing Riparian Buffer Zones in key locations on your farm, you will help to protect water courses from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP). Download Publication (PDF) […]
23 March 2021
The Signpost Series Webinar – NFGWS Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project – Phase 2
The Signpost Series Webinar – NFGWS Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project – Phase 2 Type Event Proceeding This webinar as part of The Signpost Series, which took place on 8th January focused on National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) Drinking Water Source Protection Pilot Project – Phase 2. The webinar […]
11 January 2021
The Signpost Series – The Economics of catchment management, linking science and farmer behaviour in the ACP
The Signpost Series – The Economics of catchment management, linking science and farmer behaviour in the ACP Type Event Proceeding In this edition of the Signpost Series Webinars which took place on Friday, 6 November, Michele McCormack, Agricultural Catchments Programme, Teagasc, joined host Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd to focus on the economics […]
17 November 2020