Daniel Coonan

Project Title: Development rotations with reduced fertiliser nitrogen dependence

Overview: Daniel will be working on the ‘LowFarmN’ project where he will develop avenues to reduce dependence on conventional N fertiliser through the role of rotations, legumes and nutrient recycling.  This research is of upmost relevancy due to the steadily increasing importing of animal feedstuffs for Irish ruminant animal agriculture.  The overarching objective will be to develop new low fertiliser N native forage producing rotations that also enhance carbon sequestration by connecting the forage land with the manure return, by use of optimally reduced cultivation techniques and maintaining a year-round growing crop.

Programme Area: Environment, Soils and Land Use Department

Supervisors: Dr Patrick Forrestal, Dr Dermot Forristal, and Dr Imelda Casey

Location: Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford

Funding Source: Teagasc