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Boyle: The ‘huge challenge’ of communicating in the agri-environment debate

October 21, 2020

A lot of work is ongoing in Teagasc on the research of agriculture and its impact on the environment – amid “evolving” science…

Teagasc ‘well positioned’ to assist farmers in meeting climate challenge

October 21, 2020

Environment

With a strong research base, Teagasc is “well positioned” to assist farmers in meeting the challenges of climate action, the agricultural authority has…

What are ‘carbon budgets’ that agriculture will be set under the new climate bill?

October 9, 2020

Environment

Now that it has been clarified that there will not be emission targets for agriculture in the new climate bill, the focus now…

Annual review 2020: Target to be set for level of energy supplied by biomethane injection

October 8, 2020

Environment

It seems as though there has been a lot of information provided recently on how agriculture will contribute to the nation’s climate targets…

Net zero by 2050: Kerry Group reveals new sustainability strategy

October 7, 2020

Agri-Business

Kerry Group has unveiled its new sustainability strategy “Beyond the Horizon” along with a new brand identity today (Wednesday, October 7). This, the…

Achieving a 70% reduction in ammonia emissions with a circular shed system

October 7, 2020

Dairy

A new shed system for separating mineral flows and converting emissions into value has been unveiled in the form of the Lely Sphere.…

MEPs vote in favour of 60% emissions cut

October 7, 2020

Agri Politics

MEPs have voted in favour of a 60% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030. The issue has caused divisions in the…

Transport emissions breach EU limit in Dublin – EPA

September 25, 2020

Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Annual Report shows that while Ireland’s air quality was generally good during 2019, there are concerning…

Teagasc develops updated measures to reduce ammonia

September 24, 2020

Environment

An updated marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) for ammonia emissions has been published by Teagasc. The publication called ‘An Analysis of the Cost…

Guidelines for environmental performance of feed additives launched

September 22, 2020

Environment

The Minister for Agriculture has addressed an international gathering of stakeholders at the launch of the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP)…

Stage V engines: 12-month extension welcomed by manufacturers

July 16, 2020

Machinery

The European Parliament decision to give a 12-month extension for certain categories of engines to be fitted in tractors and off-road vehicles has…

‘No silver bullet’: Boyle points to mix of emission-busting farm measures

July 16, 2020

Environment

Teagasc has identified 25 measures for livestock farmers to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, according to director of Teagasc, Prof. Gerry Boyle. Speaking to…