Teagasc Ag Catchments

Ireland’s sixth Nitrates Action Programme is due to come into effect in January 2026. At the Teagasc Water Quality Conference, Ted Massey, Head of Water Quality & Air Division, DAFM provided an update on the programme that will run from 2026-2029. More at bit.ly/4nvzY5C

The Better Farming for Water campaign is supporting farmers to reduce the nitrogen, phosphate, sediment and pesticides entering our river network. Hear from Noel Meehan as he gives an update at the Water Quality Conference. Register today bit.ly/48hrA5H #WaterQuality25

At next weeks Water Quality Conference we'll hear from Dr. Pat Tuohy who will give an update on slurry and soiled water requirements for livestock in Ireland and its potential to improve nutrient use efficiency. Find out more at teagasc.ie/water-quality-… #WaterQuality25

During Session 2 at the Water Quality Conference hear from Dr. Per-Erik Mellander as he outlines lessons learned from the Ag Catchments Programme. This will be followed by a panel discussion & live Q&A. Register early to secure a spot bit.ly/3IRO0A0 #WaterQuality25

Session 2 of the Water Quality Conference will explore the catchment science approach to improving water quality in an agricultural setting. Registration is essential for this event and will close on 22nd October. Register today at teagasc.ie/event/water-qu… #WaterQuality25

A new training course, ‘Climate Action and Farm Sustainability’ aimed at agri-professionals in sales, advisory, training, and support roles has been launched. Find out more here bit.ly/3IWISKX @laoisoffalyetb @TeagascSignpost

Session 1 of Water Quality Conference chaired by Prof Pat Dillon will explore the policy and regulatory challenges for water quality with Marie Archbold @DeptHousingIRL, Dr. Jenny Deakin @EPAIreland & Ted Massey @agriculture_ie. Register bit.ly/3IRO0A0 #waterquality25

A reminder that the closing date for our G.I.S data technologist vacancy is 09/10/2025 topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp… #gisjobs #esri #arcgis #hiring #irishjobs

As part of Soil Health Week 2025, don’t miss our interactive event on Friday 26th September at 2pm near Aughrim Co. Wicklow, by kind permission of the Winterbottom family. Eircode Y14CK40 This farm utilises crop rotation, organic manures, and targeted soil remediation.

📢 The ACP are recruiting a G.I.S Data Technologist📢 topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp…

Our Monaghan catchment had the lowest temperatures this week 🥶 acpmet.ie @TeagascWHOFCNMN @teagasc @CarlowWeather

N in groundwaters and streams fluctuate over time as seen in this seven-year study. As each catchment stream ends up in a local estuary, the estEQS of 2.6 mgN/L is an important threshold for stream water quality at each location. More info at mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/9…

The @KPMG_Ireland Best Environmental Research Programme / Project Winner 2024 is @Teagasc: The Agricultural Catchments Programme! View the full gallery and all 2024 winners at betterfarmingawards.com

Delighted for @TeagascACP to win the best environmental research programme/project award at the @Better_Farming awards last night #betterfarmingawards @teagasc

Eddie Burgess, Agricultural Catchment Specialist, @TeagascACP continues the conversation with @cathalsomers & @deirdreglynn15 on #TheEnvironmentEdge podcast discussing the challenges of improving water quality on Irish farms. Listen in podfollow.com/the-environmen… @TeagascEnviron

The @TeagascKKWD Region are hosting a Farm Succession and Inheritance event tomorrow, 5 November from 11am - 1pm in the Rhu Glenn Hotel, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny. All farm families are welcome to attend. Find out more here bit.ly/4f9fD2I

Eddie Burgess, Agricultural Catchment Specialist, @TeagascACP joins @cathalsomers & @deirdreglynn15 on #TheEnvironmentEdge podcast to discuss the challenge of improving water quality on Irish farms. Listen in bit.ly/42rh05j @TeagascEnviron

This paper found 6 - 26% of soils still had excessive soil test P levels in 5 catchments, showing the legacy effect of over-application of P fertilisers in the past. @cathalbuckley4 @UlsterUniGES #TeagascJC Paper available on our website at ow.ly/LOqN50Npbet

This paper introduces a Loadograph Recession Analysis (LRA) method to quantify integrated delivery transfer pathways of nitrogen (TON), and phosphorus (TRP & TP). #TeagascJC @UlsterUniGES All papers available on our website at ow.ly/ePVi50NsHNN

The 'Closed Period' for spreading nutrients is an important tool to improve our water quality. This 4 year/5 catchment study showed losses were disproportionately high during the closed winter period - 44% during 25% of the year! The paper is available at ow.ly/mkzp50PNbM5