Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent voluntary organisation representing over 50 diverse member groups and individuals in the Wicklow Uplands
Wicklow Trails
The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.
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This will “provide the agricultural sector with high-quality agri-environmental information about Ireland’s soil to better inform the sector, support sustainable agriculture and protect Ireland’s environment”
This new data will support better farming efficiencies by allowing farmers to make more targeted and science-based decisions, which will result in smarter agriculture, less environmental impacts and less wasted resources.
#WicklowUplands #SoilSampling
5-year soil-sampling project worth €1 million launched
agriland.ie
Terra Soil - a significant collaborative research project - has been launched today by Geographical Survey Ireland (GSI) and Teagasc.8 hours ago
Are you attending The National Ploughing Championships this week?
Starting today, the three day extravaganza takes place for the second year in a row, at Screggan, Offaly, Ireland (near Tullamore) with an expected 300,000 people expected to attend.
With over 1,700 exhibitors, demonstrations and of course the competitions, its quite easy to be overwhelmed with the scale of Europe's largest agricultural based outdoor event.
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has released a detailed map of the site, showing the locations of the various exhibition and activity areas.
With this map at your fingertips, you should never find yourself at a loss – wondering what direction to face or follow.
Below are two JPEG images of the site maps - simply click on the image to open up a larger version.
Alternatively, please follow the link below to view as a PDF file which allows you to zoom in and decipher all of the finer details
CLICK HERE FOR MAP: bit.ly/2PKOaIo
#Ploughing2018 #WicklowUplands #MapsOnline
1 day ago
Did You Need Your Wellies Today?
With over 300,000 people expected to descend on the National Ploughing Championships this week for the three-day extravaganza, proper planning and weather appropriate clothing and footwear are advised.
Located for the second year in a row at Screggan, Offaly, Ireland the biggest agricultural event in Europe was officially opened this morning by President Michael D Higgins.
#Ploughing2018 #WicklowUplands #WelliesOnTheReady
Wellies at the ready as heavy rain makes for a wet start at Ploughing
independent.ie
The Ploughing Championship kicks off today - with some 300,000 people expected to attend over the course of the week.1 day ago