Environment
Signpost Series: Safeguarding our wildlife - campaign for responsible rodenticide use
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, is joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, author, broadcaster and member of the CRRU Taskforce to discuss safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU).
07 September 2023
The Agricultural Catchments Programme - a catch-all solution
The Agricultural Catchments Programme is in a unique position to assess and inform policy. Here, Research Officers Bridget Lynch, Michele McCormack and Ognjen Zurovec and Programme Advisor Mark Boland tell us about the programme’s vital, multidisciplinary work.
07 September 2023
Commission rules out re-visiting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation decision
The European Commission has ruled out re-visiting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation decision. Ireland’s current derogation is due to expire on 1st January 2026, and the derogation limit is due to reduce to 220kg/ha from 250kg/ha on 1st January 2024 in certain areas.
06 September 2023
Successfully establishing your ACRES hedge
Approximately 5,000 farmers will plant 2,000km of new hedges under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) this winter, adding to Ireland’s extensive network of hedgerows.
06 September 2023
The Fertiliser Register - what you need to know
Dr. Finbarr O’Regan from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors joins this week’s OviCast to discuss the National Fertiliser Database.
05 September 2023
The spread of ash dieback in Ireland
Ash dieback disease was first found in Ireland in October 2012, although it is likely to have been present for a number of years prior to that, probably introduced on planting material. In the 10 years since it was first found, surveys for the disease have been conducted year-on-year since.
05 September 2023
6,605km of hedgerow delivered under agri-environmental schemes - DAFM estimates
Since the introduction of agri-environmental schemes in 1994, a total of 6,605km of new hedgerows and more than 3.7million trees have been established on non-forest land.
04 September 2023
What's happening during Hedgerow Week 2023?
National Hedgerow Week takes place from September 1st - September 8th. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedges for agriculture, biodiversity and climate. Here we look at just some of events taking place, events are free to attend and open to all.
01 September 2023
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off
National Hedgerow Week 2023 was launched yesterday, Tuesday, August 29th, in County Dublin. In a new partnership, Teagasc and the Heritage Council will jointly coordinate this year’s programme of events.
30 August 2023
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake
Catch crops, also known as cover crops or green manure, are a valuable tool for protecting soil health and water quality. Dr. Bridget Lynch, Senior Researcher Officer in the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, tells us more.
28 August 2023
Are you registered for the National Fertiliser Database?
The requirements for farmers to purchase fertiliser including lime will change from the 1st of September 2023. Marion Fox, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us more on the National Fertiliser Database.
27 August 2023
Signpost Series: Farming Rathcroghan EIP - preserving the past, protecting the future
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, is joined by Dr. Daniel Curley, Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, and Richie Farrell, Project Manager, Rathcrogan EIP, to discuss Farming Rathcroghan EIP.
26 August 2023
The MACC is back - what savings can be made on farms while meeting our climate targets?
Teagasc’s Professor Gary Lanigan joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss the third iteration of the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) on this episode of the Environment Edge.
21 August 2023
Signpost Series - Farming Rathcroghan EIP - preserving the past, protecting the future
On this episode of The Signpost Series Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Dr. Daniel Curley, Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre & Richie Farrell, Project Manager, Rathcrogan EIP to discuss Farming Rathcroghan EIP – p preserving the past, protecting the future
20 August 2023
Signpost update: Measuring carbon and rewetting in Gurteen College
Ken Flynn, Farm Manager and Lecturer in Gurteen College, highlights some of the interesting findings seen at the college since an Eddy covariance tower was installed.
19 August 2023
Doubling of budget for liming programme
An increased budgetary provision has been announced for the Liming Programme 2023, which sees the scheme’s total budget increase from an initial €8m, which was allocated at part of Budget 2023, to €16m.
14 August 2023
Signpost Series - promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability
Professor Alison Kennedy, National Centre for Farmer Health, Australia, and Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, featured on a recent Signpost Series webinar, where they discussed promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia and Ireland.
12 August 2023
Protecting water quality - the actions farmers can take
The protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses and achieving ‘Good Status’ for all waters in Ireland is a key national goal. Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar in Teagasc Ballinrobe, highlights what impacts upon water quality and the actions farmers can take on their farms.
07 August 2023
Communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups
Aoife Leader, a Teagasc Walsh Scholar completing her PhD in Agriculture Innovation Support in University College Dublin, joins Cathal and Deirdre to discuss her research into communicating farmland biodiversity to intensive dairy discussion groups on this episode of the Environment Edge Podcast.
07 August 2023
National Fertiliser Database – the key dates
The National Fertiliser Database – created to provide for accurate tracking of fertiliser sales and to assist with the regulation of the industry – is now live and open for registration.
03 August 2023
September deadline for ACRES scorecard submissions
A four-week extension to the closing date for the submission of completed scorecards for results-based actions under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been announced.
01 August 2023
Signpost Series - ACRES: Overview & Milestones
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 July, Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist is joined by John Muldowney, Head of Agriculture & Environmental Structures Division, DAFM to discuss ACRES: Overview & Milestones.
30 July 2023
Know My Number – Make a Plan (The Signpost Advisory Programme)
With the recent launch of the updated Teagasc MACC, we know it is possible for farmers to meet climate action targets by 2030, however mass adoption of new technologies and practices must be implemented on farm.
22 July 2023
€60 million project to improve water quality targeted at 15,000 farmers
Support of €60 million for the improvement of water quality at local, catchment and national levels has been announced. It expects to target 15,000 farmers in priority areas nationally.
18 July 2023
Increases in air temperatures, rainfall and sunshine hours over the last 30 years
Today, Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, publishes a comprehensive summary of Ireland’s latest climate averages, for the period 1991-2020. These are the 30-year averages of observed variables such as rainfall and temperature.
18 July 2023
50,000 farmers sought for phase one of Signpost Advisory Programme
The Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme has been established to assist farmers make their farms more environmentally sustainable; it will play a key role in the implementation and adoption of technologies highlighted in the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC).
15 July 2023
The key focus areas of MACC 2023
A pathway for the Irish agricultural industry to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) targets by 2030 was presented on Wednesday, July 12th, when Teagasc launched the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) 2023.
14 July 2023
Explainer: What is and why is a new MACC needed?
The third iteration of the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) was published earlier today, July 12th. Presented in graph form, the Teagasc MACC identifies the most cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance carbon sequestration.
12 July 2023
New Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve launched
A new Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) to assist farmers and the agriculture industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was launched today, Wednesday, 12 July by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, in Dublin.
12 July 2023
Lime Application and Clover Establishment - Sustainable Actions
Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more about two sustainable actions, lime application and clover establishment.
10 July 2023