Our Organisation Search Quick Links
Toggle: Topics

Publications

Farm Business Options – Digitalisation to transform agriculture in Ireland
Farm Business Options – Digitalisation to transform agriculture in Ireland

On a recent Farm Business Options webinar which took place on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021, host Barry Caslin was joined by Teagasc colleagues Stuart Green & Áine Regan and Peter Mc Shane from GLAS Energy Technology, to discuss digitalisation to transform agriculture in Ireland.

26 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
Riparian Buffer Zones
Riparian Buffer Zones

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).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality
Grassland Herbicide Use and Water Quality

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).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland
Early Nitrogen for Spring Grassland

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 by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet
Organic Fertiliser Management
Organic Fertiliser Management

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 Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

23 March 2021
Type
Factsheet