A grá for nematodes and the EU’s first soil health law
Dr Fiona Brennan, Teagasc Senior Research Officer in Soil and Microbiology, joins Cathal Somers and Deirdre Glynn on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast to mark World Soils Day.
World Soil Day is marked on December 5th each year, as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to promote sustainable soil management.
With big challenges ahead, what does the first soil health law mean for Irish farmers?
Also, listen in to hear the latest research on multispecies swards and its soil benefits in relation to the mighty nematode, soil functions and carbon cycling.
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Teagasc has a long history of soils research and is currently working at the cutting edge of soils research in association with national and international collaborators. Its current programme focuses on the chemical, physical and biological health of agricultural soils and the development of sustainable soil management advice that enhances soil functions including soil biodiversity, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, productivity, and water purification and storage.
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