Environment
Edwin Thompson is making strides in increasing the sustainability of his farm
Edwin Thompson and his family farm 87 hectares in Kilmore House, Golden, Co. Tipperary. Milking 160 cows, Edwin grew 13 tonne DM/ha in 2022 and produced 521kg of milk solids per cow. Liam Quinn, Signpost Programme Advisor, tells us more about Edwin's farm.
17 October 2023
Series of events to highlight organic farming options
With the Organic Farming Scheme to reopen to applications shortly, many farmers may be considering making the switch.
15 October 2023
Lime - the forgotten fertiliser
Eddie Webb, Teagasc Soils & Environment Advisor, tells us that in recent years, there has been a steady decline in soil pH and this is confirmed on examination of soil analysis results for his clients.
14 October 2023
Signpost Series: Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022
As part of Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month, the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022 was launched on this episode of the Signpost Series.
14 October 2023
Planning for autumn and winter with Shay Ryan
Shay Ryan is a Signpost programme demonstration farmer, farming outside New Ross in Co. Wexford. Shay farms 97 Ha. The milking platform is 56Ha. There is also a small beef enterprise on the farm. Shay is currently milking an average of 180 cows and has 45 replacement heifers.
14 October 2023
Closed period for slurry spreading around the corner
After being extended on two occasions over the last number of weeks, the closed period for the application of slurry will now commence on October 15th 2023.
13 October 2023
Taking steps to improve sustainability on a west Cork dairy-beef farm
James O’Sullivan, a Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign and Teagasc Signpost Programme participant, is implementing steps to improve the sustainability of his west Cork holding.
12 October 2023
ACRES dates for your diary - October to December
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, reminds us of important ACRES dates coming up from October to December.
12 October 2023
Signpost General Assembly takes place
The Signpost General Assembly was held, today, Tuesday, 10 October at Trim Castle in Meath followed by a visit to Teagasc Grange Research Centre at Dunsany, County Meath.
10 October 2023
Non-Productive Investments list under ACRES published
The availability of Non-Productive Investments for participants in the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D.
10 October 2023
The Signpost Programme & how climate conscious farmers are driving sustainable growth
With pressure mounting on Irish farmers to meet the challenge of reaching our 2030 greenhouse gas targets, what measures can farmers take to meet this challenge head on?
09 October 2023
What climate actions can you take this October?
Read the latest farm advice and current actions farmers should consider taking
08 October 2023
Signpost Series - National Fertiliser Database
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 29 September, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to discuss the National Fertiliser Database.
07 October 2023
Consider joining ACRES 2 to get up to €7311 per year for 5 years
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist tells us about the benefits of joining ACRES 2.
07 October 2023
Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2022 revealed
To mark the opening of its Sustainability Month, Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2022.
06 October 2023
What’s planned for Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month
The theme of this year’s Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month is “Know Your Number – Make a Plan”.
02 October 2023
Organic Dairying - A conversion experience
Kevin O’Hanlon has seen profits, biodiversity and work-life balance improve. Emissions have been cut by 25% – since converting a Wexford farm to organic dairying. Teagasc Organic Specialist Joe Kelleher and Kevin tell the story
30 September 2023
Signpost Series: Signpost Series - AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc & Dr. Jennifer Attard, Research Project Manager, MTU to discuss AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains.
30 September 2023
Signpost Series: Harnessing our hedgerows for the future
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Raquel Caetano Ferreira, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss the digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable agriculture.
27 September 2023
Multi-species grassland swards enhance soil biology
New research from the Teagasc Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle shows that higher plant diversity of intensively managed multi-species swards enhances belowground soil biodiversity and health.
26 September 2023
Hedgerows and ACRES requirements
Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport, tells us how the immense value of hedges on Irish farms is increasingly being recognised in legislation, conditionality and farm schemes.
24 September 2023
How plants in your garden remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Analysis: They're up there with forests, bogs and oceans as serious players in the business of taking and storing carbon from the atmosphere.
22 September 2023
Seven-day extension to slurry spreading period
A one-week extension for the application of slurry has been granted, with the closed period for slurry spreading now commencing on October 8 rather than September 30, 2023.
22 September 2023
Eddy’s role in monitoring carbon
James Rambaud, Carbon Emissions & Sequestration Technologist, reports on the use of Eddy Covariance Flux Towers and why Teagasc is installing 28 of these measuring devices on sites across the country.
21 September 2023
Factors influencing contaminant losses to water
Soil type influences nutrient loss from farms and, as part of this year’s National Ploughing Championships, the Teagasc Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) is demonstrating a rainfall simulator to show how rainwater moves through various soil types.
19 September 2023
‘Grass for Gas’- Are Anaerobic Digesters and Energy Farming a possibility for the Future?
Ciara Beausang, PhD, Anaerobic Digestion Research Officer, Teagasc, joins us to discuss the Anaerobic Digestion Plant (AD) in Teagasc Grange where organic waste and residues are converted into biogas by a group of microorganisms in an anaerobic environment.
18 September 2023
Reducing gaseous emissions from manure management in Ireland
Farmers, policy makers and regulators require support to ensure Ireland is capable of meeting both its greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions reduction targets.
17 September 2023
Signpost Series: Harnessing our hedgerows for the future
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, is joined by Dr Lilian O’Sullivan, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, to discuss harnessing our hedgerows for the future.
14 September 2023
Dr Karl Richards appointed Head of Teagasc Climate Centre
Teagasc has appointed Dr Karl Richards as Head of the Teagasc Climate Centre. The Teagasc Authority approved the appointment at its meeting last week.
11 September 2023
TB hasn't gone away - it's on the rise again
With TB on the rise nationally, have we taken our eye off the ball in stopping the spread of this devastating infectious disease?
10 September 2023