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The Environment Edge

Presented by Cathal Somers & Deirdre Glynn, with new episodes every two weeks, the Environment Edge is your signpost to farm sustainability.

  1. Do the challenges outweigh the positives in farming today and what motivates farmers to keep going?

    JAN 6

    Do the challenges outweigh the positives in farming today and what motivates farmers to keep going?

    Karen Delaney and David Melody are two young farmers who join us to reflect on 2024 and planning for 2025.   For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

    27 min
  2. Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

    12/16/2024

    Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

    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/

    18 min
  3. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

    12/04/2024

    O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

    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://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

    31 min
  4. Funding for historic farm buildings - what is involved & who can apply?

    11/18/2024

    Funding for historic farm buildings - what is involved & who can apply?

    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/

    25 min
  5. Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future - Part 2

    11/04/2024

    Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future - Part 2

    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/

    21 min
  6. Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future - Part 1

    10/21/2024

    Water Quality Challenges and the Outlook for the Future - Part 1

    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/

    20 min
  7. How can farmers reduce their overall labour demand?

    10/07/2024

    How can farmers reduce their overall labour demand?

    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/

    25 min
  8. Planning and preparing ahead on farms for the winter period

    09/23/2024

    Planning and preparing ahead on farms for the winter period

    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/

    25 min
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Presented by Cathal Somers & Deirdre Glynn, with new episodes every two weeks, the Environment Edge is your signpost to farm sustainability.

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