Since the start of the industrial revolution in the mid 1800s, temperature has increased globally by 1.2 degrees Celsius.

However what’s even more alarming is that temperature increase has accelerated massively since the 1970s.

Dr Tom O’Dwyer, head of the Teagasc Signpost programme, chats on the latest Environment Edge podcast about how we have found ourselves in this situation, Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, but most importantly, how farmers can be part of the solution to a global problem.

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What is the one action a farmer can start doing this year without any additional effort that will contribute towards reducing gaseous emissions but also save money?

Donegal Signpost Programme dairy farmer, Richard Starrett, and his Teagasc advisor, Conor Maguire, join the show to discuss Richard’s experience of using Protected Urea for the last four years.

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We are starting to see slurry tankers out on the land over the last few days as the slurry spreading closed season ends in parts of the country - but are we getting it right or can we do better?

Teagasc dairy advisors, Owen Power, based in Dungarvan, and Pay Moylan, based in Kilkenny, join the show to discuss slurry storage options and how we can get the best from this valuable nutrient.

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With a lot of discussion around ammonia emissions lately and plenty of slurry in tanks, the use of slurry additives often comes up in conversation, but are they ticking all the boxes?

Dr Dominika Krol, Teagasc Research Officer in the area of agricultural gaseous emissions joins Cathal Somers on the latest Environment Edge podcast to explain in more detail.

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With drones high on the list for Christmas gifts this year for both the young and old, what practical things are people using them for?

One innovative EPA-funded project has found a way to take a 2 litre water sample using a drone in order to help sampling become more efficient, a first for any research team in Europe.

Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Freshwater Ecology and Biology, Dr Heather Lally, from the Atlantic Technological University Galway, joins Cathal Somers on the latest Environment Edge podcast to explain in more detail.

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We have heard warnings for a number of years now about the impact of Ash Dieback in Ireland but what’s the current situation?

Teagasc’s forestry advisor, John Casey, joins Cathal Somers on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss and he also has an update on the recent government announcement of a €1.3 billion investment in Irish forestry.

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Jenny Deakin, Manager of the Catchment Science and Management Unit in the EPA joins Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss the good and the bad findings of the Water Quality in Ireland Report 2016-2021.

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Derogation farming – are you aware of the current situation in Ireland?  And what does the future holds for farmers with higher stocking rate? 

Teagasc Environmental Specialist, Tim Hyde, joins Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss just that.

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With Signpost Sustainability Week 2022 in full swing, the latest Environment Edge podcast hears how Signpost farmer Trevor Boland and his Future Beef programme advisor, Gabriel Trayers, are working together, connecting profit and the environment. 

They discuss with Deidre and Cathal the steps Trevor is taking to reduce his gaseous emissions improve sustainability on the farm whilst improving profits.

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With ever increasing pressure on dairy farmers to meet the challenges of sustainability and with greenhouse gas emissions currently to the fore, what work is being carried out to support dairy production systems? 

Lorraine Balaine, postdoctoral researcher working on a European project called MilKey, joins Deirdre and Cathal on the latest Environment Edge podcast to discuss just that.

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