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Over 17,000 farmers are working with the TeagascSignpost Advisory Programme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Teagasc Signpost Programme, and George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme Manager, tells us more: bit.ly/4jkDRbf


During the event, groups will visit the meadow in Birr Castle Demesne for grassland species identification, scoring and management with Teagasc staff and Local Authority Biodiversity Officers. Booking is essential on teagasc.ie/biodiversityev… The Heritage Council Teagasc Environment


Vincent Macken, TeagascSignpost Tillage farmer, informs us of the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Meath, providing an update on beans, spring crop establishments and spraying. Read it here bit.ly/4knORpB Teagasc Tillage Team


Gareth Peoples, a participant in the TeagascSignpost and #DairyBeef500 programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Donegal, including an update on calf rearing and how calves are managed at grass when first turned out. Read here bit.ly/3FDt7XK


Join us on the Crowe Family Farm in Limerick to see how smart actions = improved water quality. 📅 Tuesday June 24th, 11am 👉Sign up for free: bit.ly/4kcnxKq Teagasc Kerry/Limerick FBD Insurance Kerry ASAireland Teagasc


In the midst of the breeding season, TeagascSignpost Programme and Lakeland Dairies Monitor farmer, Kieran McDermott tells us how a recently installed heat detection system is proving its worth on his farm in Co. Monaghan. Read more here bit.ly/3T68VAO


Making the switch to protected urea delivers costs savings, more grass from less nitrogen, reduced farm emissions and more. Specialist on the TeagascSignpost Programme, Mark Plunkett delves into some of the key benefits here bit.ly/4kP2XjA



Join us next week for Dairying at Dusk — a unique behind-the-scenes look at sustainable dairy farming in action! 🗓️ June 10 | 🕡 6:30PM | 📍Co. Tipperary 🎟️ Free family event → bit.ly/3Z1hDUs Teagasc FBD Insurance Dairygold Co-Op TeagascTipperary Teagasc Kilkenny/Waterford AgriKids

The Crops and Technology Open Day on Wednesday, 25 June in Teagasc Oak Park will have a major machinery demonstration, with a particular focus on sprayers and the technology available for more accurate applications. Find out more bit.ly/4kinxcc Teagasc Tillage Team FJ Tillage


Unlike your typical cereal or legume crop, TeagascSignpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen has ‘planted’ a novel ‘crop’ that he hopes will provide useful insights into the soil health on Ballymaloe Farm, Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Co. Cork. bit.ly/3FQWg1E



Just two of the many farmers leading the way on Ireland’s journey to lower agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, John Walsh & Edwin Thompson illustrated why courage and adaptability are key to sustainable farming in today’s world. More at bit.ly/4kySMAj TeagascSignpost


We are ready to go for the Dairying at Dusk event at 6.30pm on the Walsh family farm, a lovely evening for it! Teagasc FBD Insurance Dairygold Co-Op #dairyatdusk

Recent rain, recovering grass growth rates and good clover content mean farmers need to focus on maximising nitrogen (N) utilisation across the farm. Teagasc Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Liz Duffy shares some key tips here bit.ly/449LLjs TeagascSignpost


📅 Tuesday June 24th | 11am Award-winning water quality in action! See how Martin Crowe protects water on his dairy farm in Limerick 🌿 🔗 Register free 👉 bit.ly/4kcnxKq Teagasc Kerry/Limerick FBD Insurance Kerry ASAireland Teagasc


A fantastic turn out yesterday evening for Dairying at Dusk with Teagasc FBD Insurance and Dairygold Co-Op where we got to see how the Walsh family are leading the way in running a sustainable dairy farm. Have a look at some of the highlights below ⬇️#dairyatdusk
