N.Ireland
Applications open for funded research on uplands in NI
Anyone interested in the ecosystem of uplands in Ireland can avail of a scholarship opportunity in relation to uplands carbon...
Carbon
Environment
COFORD highlights climate importance of forest-based biomass
The COFORD Council has published a new paper, entitled ‘Forest Based Biomass and Modern Bioenergy, Moving to Net Zero’. The...
Sponsored
Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
N.Ireland
Muir urges NI farmers to opt in to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir is reminding farmers that the deadline is approaching...
Environment
EU certification framework for carbon farming gets green light
The European Council has today (Tuesday, November 19) given its approval to the EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals,...
Environment
Enterprise Ireland approves over €55 million for decarbonisation
Enterprise Ireland has approved over €55 million in funding today (Tuesday, November 5) to support the decarbonisation of Irish businesses....
Forestry
The Forestry Company partners with carbon offsetting platform
Cork-based business, The Forestry Company has entered into a partnership with Ireland’s first certified carbon management enterprise, Origin Xero. The...
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Environment
Carbon farming: 'We must be able to measure carbon accurately'
“We must be able to measure carbon accurately.” That’s according to director of Teagasc, Prof. Frank O’Mara who addressed the...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
N.Ireland
NI Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme system to open Monday
An online system allowing farmers in Northern Ireland to opt-in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme will open next...
Environment
Research: Consequences of not measuring soil organic carbon
New Teagasc research highlights the consequences of not measuring soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in Irish grassland soils precisely. Quantifying...
N.Ireland
CAFRE carbon event to 'provide clarity' for farmers
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has said its ‘Carbon Challenge’ conference will “provide clarity” for dairy farmers on...
Environment
Has the potential of soils to sequester carbon been overestimated?
A number of research scientists believe that the potential of our soils to sequester carbon has been seriously overestimated. Some...
Forestry
The environmental impact of 'real' Christmas trees
As the festive season gets into full swing, a new report has outlined the environmental impact of “real” Christmas trees....
Tillage
Partnership aimed at carbon neutral malting barley
A partnership between Simpsons Malt Ltd. and BASF Agricultural Solutions which is aimed towards carbon neutral malting barley has been...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
Environment
Climate mitigation strategies that the EU can learn from
With EU carbon levels at a peak globally, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) recent conference discussed international climate mitigation strategies...
N.Ireland
LMC carbon surveys: Research and development phase continues
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed that 100 of 250 carbon surveys of Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb...
Environment
Meadows can store 500% more carbon than pure grassland
The National Biodiversity Data Centre and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are appealing to farmers to...
Environment
NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry
A carbon steering group has been formed in Northern Ireland in recognition that an industry-wide coordinated approach is the most...