Environment
25% emissions reduction target 'devastating blow' for agri
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that today’s government announcement of a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture 25% lower...
Environment
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that today’s government announcement of a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture 25% lower...
Breaking News
The coalition government parties have today (Thursday, July 28) agreed on a 25% reduction in emissions from the agriculture sector...
Environment
Today (Thursday, July 28) marks the day at which humanity has used all biological resources that the earth regenerates during...
Environment
A group of rural Fine Gael politicians has said that the current “wave of finger-pointing” on emissions runs the risk...
Beef
Early indications are showing promising results on using a feed additive to reduce the amount of methane produced by Irish...
Environment
The president of Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers are currently delivering on emissions reductions across the country....
Agri Politics
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has challenged department officials over the emissions ceiling for agriculture, which was discussed by the...
Environment
The chief executive of Oxfam Ireland has said that a Just Transition for farmers must be supported and accelerated to...
Dairy
The increase in agricultural emissions in recent years has been “driven by government policy” since the abolition of milk quotas,...
Environment
The need for an agricultural emissions cut of 30% by 2030 is “blindingly obvious”, and the government must agree on...
Environment
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that recent commentary around agricultural emissions has angered farmers. ICMSA president...
Environment
An independent TD has said that the government must not become complicit in demonising farmers and the agricultural sector in...
Environment
Environment-related taxes levied on agriculture reached €68 million in 2021, however the sector only accounts for 1.4% of the total...
Beef News
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd....
N.Ireland
Co. Tyrone based Premier Woodlands has welcomed the reopening of the forestry grant schemes in Northern Ireland. These are the...
Environment
A pair of common cranes have successfully hatched two chicks on a rewetted peatland, following a breeding attempt last year,...
Environment
Farmers are among those sought by the European Commission to apply for an expert group on carbon removals, and support...
Environment
More than 50,000 people have now signed a petition by food awareness organisation ProVeg International calling on the European Commission...