Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
soils
Environment
'Uncertainty' in Ireland's soil carbon sequestration approach
According to the paper presented at the Teagasc ‘Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference‘ this week, Ireland currently uses an...
N.Ireland
Soil management will play key role in future of sustainable farming - UGS
Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) president, John Egerton, has confirmed the key role that soil management will play on farms in...
Environment
MEPs support the aim to have healthy soils by 2050
To improve the health of soils, MEPs voted to support efforts to monitor and improve the soil ecological status in...
Agri-Business
Soil conditions likely to deteriorate amid wet weather
Soil conditions are likely to deteriorate over the coming week with wetter than normal weather expected, according to Met Éireann’s...
Agri-Business
Deadline extended to submit soil sample results for ACRES
The deadline by which advisors must upload soil sample results for the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) tranche 1 has...
Environment
Research: Consequences of not measuring soil organic carbon
New Teagasc research highlights the consequences of not measuring soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in Irish grassland soils precisely. Quantifying...
Tillage
Potassium critical in reversing impact of waterlogging in soils
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has emphasised the role of potassium in reversing the impact of waterlogging in soils. This...
Tillage
Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils
According to a soil specialist based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, potassium (K) availability is linked to the...
Environment
Has the potential of soils to sequester carbon been overestimated?
A number of research scientists believe that the potential of our soils to sequester carbon has been seriously overestimated. Some...
Tillage
'Soil science delivering tangible climate mitigation measures'
Soil science is delivering very real and tangible climate change mitigation measures on behalf of Irish agriculture. This was the...
N.Ireland
Farmers need a combination of up-to-date information and advice
Giving farmers the up-to-date information and advice they need will deliver behavioural change within agriculture. This was one of the...
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI receive estimates of carbon stored in their soils
Soil analysis results and accompanying field maps have been distributed to farmers who took part in Northern Ireland’s largest baseline...
N.Ireland
Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject - expert
Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject, relative to air and water quality, as policy makers strive to legislate for sustainable...
Rural Life
Weekend weather: mixed and unsettled but some dry spells
Weather conditions are expected to be relatively mild over the weekend but Monday (October 2) will be “noticeably cooler” according...
Rural Life
Met Éireann: Expect 'above average' rainfall over coming week
Farmers have been advised to take advantage of “moderate to good” drying today (Tuesday, August 15) tomorrow and much of...
Rural Life
Met Éireann: 2 days of 'moderate drying conditions' ahead
Farmers have been advised by Met Éireann that “moderate drying conditions” will develop this week in many parts of the...
Environment
Research: Crushed rock in farm soils could boost carbon capture
Adding crushed rocks to farm soils can accelerate carbon sequestration and boost crop productivity, according to research scientists attending this...