Factors Controlling Transport of Herbicides to Water
Herbicides are intensively applied in Irish agriculture (both grassland and arable) to control weeds and form an essential part of good agricultural management. Johnstown Castle Environment researchers Per-Erik Mellander, Owen Fenton, Majid Khan and Fabiola Barros Costa are doing some research on the transport of these herbicides to surface and groundwater resources.
- Date
- 10 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Renewal of Our Country Life
By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 09 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning
Over 55% of Irish sheep farmers supplement their lambs with minerals post weaning. Research has shown that cobalt and selenium are the main trace elements of concern. Athenry researcher Dr Tim Keady gives some advice.
- Date
- 09 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Mitigating bird flu with better biosecurity
The first webinar in the "Let's Talk Poultry" series for Irish poultry producers in collaboration with Alltech which took place on Wednesday, 3rd June.
- Date
- 08 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Multiple Benefits of a Farm Forest
Forestry is a wonderful resource with many uses and benefits, these include timber production, shade and shelter, biodiversity and recreation and wellbeing. Teagasc forestry advisor Frances Mc Hugh has more information.
- Date
- 07 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Two bees or not two bees: The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
Many Irish farms perform well in respect of the quantity of wildlife habitats they support. There is nonetheless a decrease in the quantity and quality of habitats and species dependent on agricultural landscapes. Researcher Daire Ó hUallacháin has information on the EU biodiversity strategy.
- Date
- 07 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article