With nearly two-thirds of soil samples falling below the ideal pH range for grass growth, Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, joins us to talk about the benefits of liming our acidic soils. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Continuing our discussion on organics with Teagasc's Organic Crops Specialist, Martin Bourke, and Wicklow tillage farmer, Tommy Delahunt, we hear about some of the obstacles Tommy has had to overcome, while Martin explains why the real legacy of organic farming will be in the years to come. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Tommy Delahunt, a tillage farmer in county Wicklow, who is in the Growing Organics programme, and Martin Bourke, Teagasc Organic Crops Specialist, join us to chat about Tommy’s journey from conventional tillage to organic and how he has adapted his farming practices. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
We link up again for part two with James McGlone, manager of the Stranooden Group Water Scheme, and Teagasc ASSAP advisor, Domhnall Kennedy, who are protecting water in county Monaghan through a suite of mitigation measures on farms, ranging from nature based solutions to rush control techniques. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/...
A novel approach is being taken by the Stranooden Group Water Scheme to protect water in county Monaghan, working with catchment science and farmers to improve drinking water. James McGlone, manager of the Stranooden Group Water Scheme, and Teagasc ASSAP advisor, Domhnall Kennedy, joins us for a chat. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/...
Farmers have to deal with a lot of new terms that can become confusing and so, Leonard Betts, Teagasc Signpost Climate advisor, joins us to shed some light on the difference between nitrogen balance and nutrient use efficiency, its importance to farm economics and the environment. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Frances McHugh, joins us to chat about the financial supports which encourage people to develop and manage sustainable forests - and you don't have to be a farmer to apply. To find out more go to: https://capnetworkireland.eu/schemes-and-grants-in-forestry-agroforestry/ For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/...
With 24,000 hectares of forestry windblown as a result of recent storms, making up 3% of the total planted forestry in Ireland, where can forest owners go from here and what support and advice is available? For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc’s Dr Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, joins us for a chat about the value of organic manure and how it can be used on farms. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
With up to 1,500 estimated cases each year in Ireland, causing fertility issues, premature death in calves and other health problems, Dr Cliona Ryan, genetics and genomics postdoc researcher in Teagasc Moorepark, joins us to discuss new improved methods in identifying these issues. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Continuing our chat with young farmers, Karen Delaney and David Melody, who join us to reflect on 2024 and their hopes for 2025. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Karen Delaney and David Melody are two young farmers who join us to reflect on 2024 and planning for 2025. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Do you know the origin of holly and its many traditions? Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc forestry development officer, tells us all about the traditions and myths around the holly tree, from Roman times to pagans and druids. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with frost on the ground and the Christmas trees going up across the country. Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc forestry development officer, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast for a festive chat about the origin of the Christmas tree and its management. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/...
Anna Meenan, Traditional Farm Buildings grant scheme programme manager, and Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation with the National Heritage council in Kilkenny, join us to discuss the importance of historic farm building conservation and how to apply. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Continuing the topic of asking if farmers are going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality, Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist Eddie Burgess discusses the challenge on Irish farms. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Are farmers going in the right direction in relation to improving water quality? Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist, Eddie Burgess, joins us to discuss the challenge on Irish farms. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Martina Gormley, chats to us on the latest Environment Edge about hours worked per cow and how farmers can reduce their overall labour demand. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc dairy advisor, Nigel Kennington, chats to us about planning and preparing ahead on farms for the winter period. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
With 80 % of European habitats in decline, what implications does The Nature Restoration Law have for Ireland? Teagasc Principal Research Officer, Dr. Daire O'hUallacháin, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss The Nature Restoration Law. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, Dr Catherine Keena, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss natural and semi-natural grassland. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
What is the nutrient value of your slurry and how much do you think 1,000 gallons is worth? Teagasc ASSAP advisor, Hugh Rooney, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss all things slurry and how to get the best from it. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs, from the Dairy Edge podcast, joins us to chat all about the Teagasc Better Farming for Water, 8 Actions for Change Campaign. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Teagasc Tillage advisor in the Kilkenny/Waterford region, Mark Trimble, joins us to discuss catch crops and their benefits. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
Head of Economics at Teagasc, Trevor Donnellan, joins us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to chat about the National Farm Survey – Small Farms Report 2022. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
How do Inland Fisheries Ireland inspectors interact with farmers and what service can they provide at this time of year in relation to river and in drain works farmers plan to carry out? Cormac Goulding, Inspector with Inland Fisheries Ireland, discusses his job and working with farmers. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/...
Farmers in Northern Ireland were lucky to escape with their lives in April, when they were involved in a slurry gas incident and now is the time to think, plan and act to avoid these potential tragedies on our farms. Dr. John McNamara and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety specialists join us on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss slurry tragedies and near misses. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environm...
With rain of almost biblical proportions for the last eight months, farmers have been really struggling to get work done. The big question is why has this occurred and will it continue to happen into the future? Head of Climate Services Division with Met Eireann, Keith Lambkin, joins Deirdre and Cathal to discuss 2023 being the warmest and third wettest year on record in Ireland. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environme...
Winners of the BT Young Scientist group project and Teagasc award, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan students, Abigail and Erica O’Brien Murray and Olivia O’Shea, join us to discuss how we can save the common ash. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
How likely are you to get an inspection, what to expect and what are the top issues found during inspection? Department of Agriculture District Inspector in the Integrated Controls Divisions, Raymond O’Neill joins us to discuss conditionality. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/
