Teagasc Review of draft GAP regulations 2010
Independent review of the science, implementation and administration of the Draft European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2010 with associated proposals for amendments
- Date
- 16 July 2010
- Type
- Submission
Consultation on the Socio-economic Implications of the placing on the market of GMOs for cultivation
Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland. Its mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and the broader bioeconomy so as to underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability. Teagasc has been researching both from a socio-economic and environmental context the potential impacts of GMO cultivation for over 10 years. The deliverables from this publicly funded research conclude that a select number of GM crops, which are suited to the Irish agri-environment will present a distinct economic benefit to rural societies and upon integration into a GM – specific crop management system have the potential to deliver increased levels of biodiversity.
- Date
- 16 July 2010
- Type
- Submission
Soil Organic Carbon: A review of ‘critical’ levels and practices to increase levels in tillage land in Ireland
It is an inherent part of the EU CAP that in order to receive the single farm payment a farmer must meet (amongst other thing) a minimum environmental standard (cross compliance) and to keep land in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC). The GAEC conditions are set by the EU but the actions to achieve them are defined by Member States, the conditions include; standards related to soil protection, maintenance of soil organic matter and soil structure, and maintenance of habitats and landscape, including the protection of permanent pasture.
- Date
- 15 July 2010
- Type
- Submission
Some Agronomic, Economic and Environmental Considerations associated with the Nitrate Directive and the Tillage Sector
The requirement to establish a green cover within six weeks of ploughing/cultivating land destined for spring crops, where the ploughing/cultivation takes place before January 15th, is causing difficulties for Irish cereal growers. The main concerns, about the effective ban on ploughing before January 15th, include yield reduction and extra costs caused by difficulty in achieving good seedbeds. There are also concerns about pest and disease carryover, machine capacity and malting barley quality. These potential implications were considered in this review.
- Date
- 14 July 2010
- Type
- Submission
BROADFORM: Shaping and tending of broadleaves – 5106
BROADFORM: Shaping and tending of broadleaves - 5106
- Date
- 1 July 2010
- Type
- Technology Update
Identification and molecular characterisation of genes influencing Irish pork meat quality – 5643
Identification and molecular characterisation of genes influencing Irish pork meat quality
- Date
- 30 June 2010
- Type
- Technology Update
Developing novel convenient meat based products by application of high pressure processing (HP meat). – 5580
Developing novel convenient meat based products by application of high pressure processing (HP meat).
- Date
- 30 June 2010
- Type
- Technology Update
A Climate for Change Proceedings
Opportunities for Carbon-Efficient Farming
- Date
- 25 June 2010
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Suckler Beef: Achieving a gross margin of €1,000/hectare
Grange Suckler Beef Open Day Booklet
- Date
- 15 June 2010
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Straw for Energy
Straw is a by-product resulting from the growing of commercial crops, primarily cereal grain. Ireland’s area under cereals amounts to almost 300,000 hectares and yielding approximately 1.1m tonnes of straw. The traditional markets for straw include, animal bedding, animal feed and chopping and plough back to increase soil carbon content. Straw has been used in other EU countries for decades as a combustion fuel for both heat and electricity production.
- Date
- 1 June 2010
- Type
- Factsheet