Emma Hart

Motion-sensor cameras capture elusive wildlife species on Footprint Farms

Selecting a winning photo was no easy task due to the rich diversity of wildlife captured on camera, writes Emma Hart.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 22 May 2024

Motion-sensor cameras capture elusive wildlife species on Footprint Farms

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New video series: a springtime look onto Footprint Farms

New video series: a springtime look onto Footprint Farms

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 8 May 2024

Footprint Farmers protect water quality with riparian zones

Footprint Farmers protect water quality with riparian zones

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 24 April 2024

Beyond N, P and K: balancing the living army in our soils

Beyond N, P and K: balancing the living army in our soils

Beyond N, P and K: balancing the living army in our soils

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 10 April 2024

Navigating soil test results on Footprint Farms

Navigating soil test results on Footprint Farms

Navigating soil test results on Footprint Farms

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 27 March 2024

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Soil test results: 34% of samples at optimum P, K and pH on Footprint Farms

Soil test results: 34% of samples at optimum P, K and pH on Footprint Farms

Using soil test results to target fertiliser applications can boost soil fertility, reduce costs and minimise environmental damage, writes Emma Hart.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

Testing slurry and silage for targeted efficiency

Testing slurry and silage for targeted efficiency

Slurry is both a valuable asset and a potential pollutant. Understanding the composition and quality of your slurry is key to maximising its value while minimising environmental impact.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

Planting trees to capture ammonia on Limerick dairy farm

Planting trees to capture ammonia on Limerick dairy farm

Planting a tree belt can be an effective way to reduce ammonia emissions from farm buildings, while simultaneously providing a lively habitat for biodiversity, writes Emma Hart.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

A record-breaking 2023: our warmer world means weirder weather

A record-breaking 2023: our warmer world means weirder weather

Ultimately, lived experience of changing weather patterns could change farming practices far faster than any scheme, payment or regulation.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

Irreplaceable value of old native woodland

Irreplaceable value of old native woodland

Once lost, the rich tapestry of life that characterises ancient woodland cannot be restored within our lifetimes, or even those of our children or grandchildren.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

Tree planting:native species for biodiversity, native provenance for biosecurity

Tree planting:native species for biodiversity, native provenance for biosecurity

There is a simple reason why native trees are better for biodiversity: they have co-evolved with the native flora and fauna of Ireland over many thousands of years, writes Emma Hart

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

Disease risk from imported whitethorn

Disease risk from imported whitethorn

ACRES is a scheme conceptualised to help address widespread biodiversity decline in Ireland. Importing disease risk to meet tree planting targets seems a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS 20 December 2023

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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