Water
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
The Signpost Series – The Agricultural Catchments Programme assessment of the Nitrates Derogation
The Signpost Series – The Agricultural Catchments Programme assessment of the Nitrates Derogation Type Event Proceeding In this edition of The Signpost Series Webinar which took place on Friday, 23 October, Edward Burgess, Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), Teagasc gave an insight into the Agricultural Catchments Programme assessment of the Nitrates Derogation. View […]
17 November 2020
The Signpost Series Webinar – 11 years of Hi-resolution water monitoring
The Signpost Series Webinar – 11 years of Hi-resolution water monitoring 0 Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by David Ryan, Technologist, Agricultural Catchments Programme, Teagasc to give an overview 11 years of Hi-resolution water monitoring in the ACP. […]
9 November 2020
The Signpost Series: What impacts the quality of water in Agricultural Catchments Programme [ACP]?
The Signpost Series: What impacts the quality of water in Agricultural Catchments Programme [ACP]? Type Event Proceeding In this edition of Sustainable Agriculture Webinars, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Per-Erik Mellander, Chief Scientist, Agricultural Catchments Programme, Teagasc to discuss what impacts the quality of water in […]
23 October 2020
Environment Newsletter – October 2020
Environment Newsletter – October 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Dates for your diary Hedge cutting – for hedges fit for birds and bees Message from ASSAP – Autumn management of nutrients EIP Update – MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP in action
5 October 2020
Time to think about wildlife on Farms
Time to think about wildlife on Farms Type Media Article By Enda O’Hart, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea. The sustainability of Irish agriculture is a topic farmers will be hearing a lot more about in the months and years ahead. With the recent publication of the EU Green Deal Policy document it is […]
14 September 2020