The Environment Edge

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://w...

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...

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 ep...

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 epi...

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/

Matthew Moylan, ASSAP, Tirlan advisor, Kilkenny Tirlan, chats to Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast about how to minimise nitrogen leaching on farms. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

Mayo ASSAP advisor, Mary Roache, chats to Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast about the steps farmers can take to reduce the loss of phosphorus and sediment from their farm, helping to improve water quality in the local area.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

In the second of a two part series, Mary Kennedy and Mick Denver chat to us about the pirates of Mud Island, cattle drives from the North Circular road to the North wall, growing grapes in the city and the Judas goat.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

A thriving agricultural industry was going on in Dublin city in the 1950s, from pigs and horses to cows.    In the first of a two part series, Mary Kennedy and Mick Denver chat to us about the rare auld times as kids in Dublin city and listen in to hear about horse studs, TB, swine flu, the big Tolka flood and much more.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show...

Mairéad Whitty, Local Authorities Water Programme and Project Lead for the Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and Noel Meehan, Teagasc, manager of the ASSAP programme,  join Cathal and Deirdre on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss the new €50 million Water EIP.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environ...

Kilkenny farmers John Fennelly and Kieran Condon join Cathal and Deirdre on the first Environment Edge podcast of the year to chat about the highs and lows of farming in 2023. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

With the help of the county council, Wexford farmers are working hard to improve water quality in their local seaside village of Duncannon and things are looking good.   Eoin Kinsella, agricultural scientist with Wexford County Council and project manager with the Duncannon European Innovation Partnership, joins us for a chat.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit th...