Environment
'Bumblebees in decline in Europe, climate change to blame'
Bumblebees are in steep decline in both Europe and North America because of climate change, researchers at the University of Vermont...
Climate Change
Environment
Coveney and French Agriculture Minister meet on climate change issues
The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney met his French counterpart, Stéphane Le Foll in Paris yesterday (Tuesday) to discuss climate...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Environment
'Climate change body must include farmers and meat processors'
Farmers and meat processors need to be represented on the new Advisory Council on Climate Change, Independent MEP Marian Harkin...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEP appointed Chairman of key climate change committee
Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has been appointed to the role of Chairman of the European Parliament’s negotiating committee for...
Environment
Technically feasible to achieve FH2020 targets while flat-lining emissions - Teagasc
It is technically feasible to achieve Food Harvest 2020 targets while flat-lining greenhouse gas emissions, according to Teagasc. In its submission on...
Environment
EU Commission report finds Ireland will fail to meet it climate targets
An EU Commission report has said that Ireland is not on track to reach its climate targets, namely its greenhouse gas...
Dairy
Dairy expansion driving agriculture emissions higher - EPA
Emissions from agriculture increased by 0.48 million tonnes (2.6%) in 2013, on the back of increasing dairy numbers. The Environmental...
Environment
Factory owners need to improve their reputation, says MEP McGuinness
Factory owners have a responsibility to take action to improve their reputation, according to Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness. Speaking...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Environment
Climate deal gives Ireland's agriculture a green light
The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has secured a climate deal for Ireland that recognises the importance of agriculture to the economy,...
Opinion
Climate smart agriculture is the future
At long last the United States has signed up to a binding international agreement, ensuring that it carries an equitable...