Agri-Business
What ASSAP water quality data is shared with the EPA?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repeatedly called on Teagasc to share data on farming activities, as it is unable...
ASSAP
Environment
Water quality: Minister Muir visits ASSAP farm in Monaghan
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir recently visited a farm in Co. Monaghan, which is...
Environment
New research shows farmers want 'payment' for water quality measures
Farmers believe they should receive payment for measures leading to improvement in water quality, either as payment for environmental performance...
Environment
ASSAP: Aiding farmers play their part in Ireland's improved water-quality mission
Ireland is on an important mission to improve its water quality and, key to aiding farmers play their part in...
Environment
Water quality: Report finds 'progress made' on farm actions
Progress has been made on implementing actions on farms to tackle water quality issues under Teagasc’s Agricultural Sustainability and Advisory...
Tillage
Nitrates leaching from tillage lands: What farmers should be aware of
Getting the balance right between fertiliser application and nitrogen utilisation is vital for farmers growing crops – both from an...
Environment
Teagasc launches factsheet on how to establish a riparian buffer zone on your farm
Teagasc has released a factsheet on establishing riparian buffer zones in order to maintain and improve the quality of water...
Agri-Business
5 factsheets launched to help farmers maintain water quality
Five factsheets have been launched to help farmers maintain and improve the quality of water bodies in Ireland. The sheets...