Environment
FAO: Govts should have targets to reduce nitrogen
The rise in nitrogen (N) fertilisers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production and bolstering food...
Emissions
Environment
FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is 'backward step'
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture not...
Sponsored
Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Environment
Now is the time for tough talking on climate - An Taisce
As negotiations continue around the formation of the new government, An Taisce is calling on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
Environment
McConalogue commends ACRES participants for work on climate
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has commended farmers across Ireland for their efforts to protect water...
Environment
Agri emissions target will be 'very challenging' - research
New research published by Teagasc has shown that it will be “very challenging” for the agriculture sector to meet its...
Environment
EPA report: 'Reductions' in national herd drove down GHG emissions
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that agriculture recorded one of the “largest sectoral decreases in...
Environment
Ireland must phase out harmful fossil fuels by 2039 - CCAC
Ireland will need to phase out the use of harmful fossil fuels by 2039 if the country is to meet...
Environment
SEAI: Ireland remains 'highly dependent' on fossil fuels
Ireland’s energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023 reaching their lowest level in 30 years, according to the latest data...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Sheep News
New project aims to identify lower methane-emitting sheep
A new international project creating knowledge and infrastructure to incorporate genetic merit for low environmental impact traits into national breeding...
Environment
GHG emissions per euro of agri output have fallen - report
Tillage farms had the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) “emissions efficiency” of farm output over the five years from 2017 to...
Agri-Business
ABP Clones aims for 80% emissions cut with water heating system
ABP is aiming to reduce emissions at its Clones site in Co. Monaghan by 80% through the installation of a...
Beef
NZ beef and lamb farm group says climate policies 'out of step'
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), a organisation representing cattle and sheep farmers in New Zealand, has said that the...
Environment
Controlling methane emissions a 'rapid solution' to climate crisis - activist
A Chilean farmer and leading UN climate activist, who is taking part today (Monday, November 25) in a high profile...
Environment
Denmark to introduce new 'emissions from livestock' tax from 2030
Denmark is set to become the first country in the world to introduce a CO2 tax on “emissions from livestock”...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Environment
Ireland climbs 14 places on Climate Change Performance Index
Ireland has climbed 14 places from last year on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which monitors climate mitigation efforts...
Environment
Report: Agriculture contributes to EU GHG emissions fall
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU fell by 8% in 2023 according to the latest report published by the...
Rural Life
SSE Airtricity €5m green community fund opens for applications
SSE Airtricity has today (Wednesday, October 30) opened its €5 million all-island Generation Green Community Fund for applications. The fund...
Environment
CCAC: Ireland needs to urgently complete Land Use Review
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has said that while the fall in emissions last year has brought Ireland closer...