Rural Life
Short films showcase climate action project with Kerry farmers
A series of short films will be premiered in January showcasing the culmination of a year-long climate action project undertaken...
Climate Action
Agri-Business
AIB bond raises €750 million to go towards climate action projects
AIB bank has raised €750 million through the issuance of its fourth green bond this week, the proceeds of which...
Environment
Emissions progress highlighted in government's climate action report
The first Progress Report on the Climate Action Plan 2021 was published by the government today (Thursday, June 9), detailing...
Environment
IFA defends farmer action on climate targets
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that farmers are addressing the emissions challenge with climate action and that technologies...
Dairy
Food security challenges may arise from climate policies - report
A new report from Kite Consulting has suggested that the world is sleepwalking into a global food security challenge by...
Dairy News
Boyle: Nitrogen fertiliser proposal would take effect from 2025
Food Dairy Vision Group (FDVG) chairman, Prof. Gerry Boyle believes that a proposal to reduce fertiliser nitrogen (N) levels by...
Environment
An Taisce calls for immediate action following IPCC report
An Taisce is calling for “immediate and transformative action” to keep global heating below 1.5°, following the release of the...
Environment
IPCC: Deep cut in emissions needed despite increasing climate action
Average annual global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reached their highest levels between 2010-2019 however, the rate of growth has slowed,...
Environment
New research identifies key challenges to achieving climate goals
New research has identified talent and skills gaps as key challenges in Ireland achieving its climate goals. The research was...
Forestry
Agroforestry to benefit farmers and help achieve environmental targets
The Irish Agroforestry Forum (IAF) has recently launched its website to foster collaborations and act as an information hub tailored...
Agri-Business
Committees discuss available options to lower emissions in agriculture
Committees on Agriculture and Climate Action are to discuss technologies and opportunities to reduce emissions in the agricultural sector this...
Agri-Business
Glanbia plants 100,000 trees one year ahead of schedule
Glanbia Ireland and its farm family suppliers have achieved their ‘Operation Biodiversity’ target of planting 100,000 native trees and hedgerow...
Environment
Peat extraction should not continue for horticulture - conservation council
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) has said it does not support the final report on peat use in horticulture...
Environment
Agri-emissions reductions will determine burden on other sectors
As the primary polluter in Ireland, agricultural emissions reductions will determine the burden to be placed on the rest of...
Agri Politics
Climate laws fuelling 'attack on open fires' in the home - McGrath
The Rural Independent Group has criticised the government’s climate policies and has labelled the banning of open-fire burning in the...
Environment
New roadmap for transforming electricity system unveiled
A roadmap for “radically transforming the country’s electricity grid” has been unveiled. EirGrid chief executive Mark Foley and Minister Eamon...
Environment
Teenage activist to 'bring voices of farming families to the Taoiseach’s office'
Teenage farmer and climate activist Liadh Dalton will “bring the voices of farming families to the Taoiseach’s office” as critical...
Environment
60% think that 'overall impact of climate action will be positive'
Three times as many people think the impact of climate action will be “mostly positive” as think it will be...
