Environment
Nearly double the annual phosphorous (P) loss on an area of land in Co. Wexford occurred after one night of rain.
Investment in efficient drainage schemes is an ongoing priority for farmers in Finland, according to Olle Häggblom
Nitrates derogation was one of the issues recently discussed at the 'Catchment Science 2023’...
The definitive ‘green light’ has yet to be given by government to Ireland’s fifth Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP).
The Catchment Science 2023 conference is currently underway in Co. Wexford, where the agricultural effect on water quality
Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the ACP's programme manager.
The Agricultural Catchments Programme has been given the green light for a further four-year period to 2023, Minister Creed has announced.
600,000 samples for the past nine years, six catchments and 300 farmers - the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme.
Tillage
Joe Doyle isn't your average tillage farmer. He installed a robot on his farm in 2014 in Castledockerell, Co. Wexford.
Phosphorus use on Irish farms has declined in the past decade due to high costs; low grain prices; nitrates regulations; and schemes.
