Environment
'The policy on national emissions targets is not working' - Colm McCarthy
The policy on national emissions targets hasn’t worked – it dates back to the Koyto agreement in 1992 and we...
Climate Action
Environment
How many farms are there in Ireland and who is gaining the most?
In 2017 agri-food was worth about €12.2 billion to the Irish economy and this increased to €13.5 billion in 2018....
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Environment
Government climate action ambitions 'need to be matched with funding'
Ministerial ambitions that Ireland should “become a leader rather than a laggard in climate action” have to be matched with...
Agri Politics
Picking up the pieces in the climate action effort
Ireland is “shamefully” behind on climate action; the Irish Government didn’t take 2020 climate action targets seriously and there was...
Environment
UN report: Better land management and dietary changes needed
A new UN report has urged for better land management and dietary changes in efforts to limit the impact of...
Agri Politics
Indigenous renewable energy 'vital' to meet climate action targets - Minister Creed
Indigenous renewable energy plays a vital role in Ireland’s domestic fuel mix. It will become even more important in reducing...
Agri-Business
E10: 'It is the silver bullet in the battle to reduce GHG emissions'
One of the attractions of ethanol is that it can be produced from either grain or sugar beet – the...
Environment
Expert warns it will take at least 3 decades to decarbonise transport here
In the fight against climate change “it is indisputable” that the biggest technical challenge is how to reduce, and then...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Climate review 'reasonable' but farmer supports needed - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the ‘reasonable tone’ of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s Annual Review,...
Environment
E10 fuel explained; so why does it matter to farmers?
E10 is a fuel mixture of 10% anhydrous ethanol and 90% gasoline that can be used in the internal combustion...
Environment
Climate action: Should methane be measured the same as carbon dioxide?
A different metric should be used to measure methane emissions for climate change policy, according to a recent paper published...
Agri Politics
'Rural communities will be affected most by climate action' - Penrose
Speaking on climate action last week in the Dáil, deputy Willie Penrose told those gathered that communities in rural Ireland would...
Environment
Review of Better Energy Homes Scheme underway
A review of the Better Energy Homes Scheme is underway and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment...
Environment
'Robust policies must be in place to manage emissions' - Bruton
Hedgerows and their importance to the Irish landscape as well as to biodiversity in this country became top of the...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Environment
Creed preparing for climate 'disruption' in agri sector
A consultation process has been launched by Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to prepare for...
Environment
'We have to look at alternative activities for farming' - FF leader
The country should be “looking critically” at agriculture and searching for alternative economic activities for farming, according to Fianna Fáil...
Agri Politics
Concerns raised on 'mandatory farm forestry whispers'
Concerns regarding whispers from sources close to Government that it will soon be mandatory for farmers to plant some forestry...
Environment
Climate plan 'a step forward' - but must be 'fair to all'
The Government’s Climate Action Plan has been welcomed as “a step forward in essential leadership on climate change” by Macra...