Unfortunately, for the last 10 years policy has moved ahead of the science, however, Teagasc is making up ground fast, Jack Kennedy writes.
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A network of 28 carbon flux towers dotted all over the country will generate Ireland-specific information on carbon emissions and sequestration which may influence future farming policies.
Satellite data for the 1,000-plus farms in the national farm survey will be used to measure changes in habitats.
Arrangements are in place for staff to work from home in the interim.
The open day will demonstrate technologies and practices for efficient, environmentally sustainable, profitable and more resilient farming systems, and the supports available to implement them.
Overall, April had above-average rainfall everywhere, highest in the southeast.