Show Notes
This week we feature a recent instalment of the Signpost Series with Don Somers, a Wexford tillage farmer and the overall winner of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award 2025.
Don describes his commitment to soil health through regular soil testing, the use of organic manures, and the precision application of fertilisers.
Don also discusses the measures he has taken to protect water quality on his farm — actions that not only support his own business but also safeguard water resources for the wider community.
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