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‘Of the 560 trillion grams of methane emitted every year, 550 are removed’

February 21, 2020

“Of the 560 trillion grams [teragrams] of methane emitted to the atmosphere every year by ruminant livestock, 550 trillion grams are removed.” That…

‘Going vegan for 1 year is the equivalent of 1 transatlantic flight’

February 18, 2020

Agri-Business

Going vegan for one year is the equivalent of one transatlantic flight. Therefore, the gains of going vegan aren’t as big as people…

‘Two-thirds of agricultural land area is only suitable for livestock production’

February 18, 2020

Agri-Business

Two-thirds of the total global agricultural land area is only suitable for livestock production. This is according to Prof. Tommy Boland of University…

‘Hedgerows sequester 50% more carbon than forestry’ – Dr. Paddy Wall

February 4, 2020

Dairy

The potential for Ireland’s hedgerows and grasslands to be acknowledged as carbon sinks on farms proved to be a major talking point at…

How can the EBI reduce our environmental impact on Irish dairy farms?

December 13, 2019

Dairy

Although Irish dairy farmers are the most environmentally sustainable food producers in the world, agriculture accounts for 33% of our greenhouse gas (GHG)…

Around 400 tractors descend on Dutch capital to protest ‘negative image’

October 1, 2019

Agri Politics

Some 400 tractors have gathered in The Hague – the political capital of the Netherlands – to protest the “negative image” that farmers…

‘GHG emissions decrease in agriculture because of increase in transport’

September 8, 2019

Environment

In the early days agriculture had 37% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for Ireland and, now-a-days, it’s 33% – this is…

How methane and nitrogen are entwined in the climate action debate

September 5, 2019

Environment

Methane and nitrous oxide are the two main gases associated with agriculture. Nitrogen (N) is used to feed the animals while methane forms…

‘By 2030 dairy will be two-thirds of absolute emissions in agriculture’ – Teagasc

September 4, 2019

Environment

2016 data indicates that beef contributed 44% of the emissions; dairy – 56%, but by 2030 dairy will be two-thirds of the absolute…

Delivering innovate projects to reduce GHG emissions under Project Ireland 2040

August 1, 2019

Environment

The €500 million Climate Action Fund is one of four funds established under the National Development Plan 2018-2027. The fund will support the…

‘Department will encourage actions that assist in meeting GHG targets’ – Creed

July 29, 2019

Agri Politics

The all-of-Government plan to tackle climate breakdown identifies a series of actions for the agriculture, forestry and land-use sector that will contribute to…

What can ethanol contribute to Ireland’s climate obligations?

July 29, 2019

Environment

In 2009, the EU adopted the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) which for the first time mandated that 10% of the transport energy used…

E10: ‘It is the silver bullet in the battle to reduce GHG emissions’

July 26, 2019

Agri-Business

One of the attractions of ethanol is that it can be produced from either grain or sugar beet – the latter being eminently…

E10 fuel explained; so why does it matter to farmers?

July 18, 2019

Environment

E10 is a fuel mixture of 10% anhydrous ethanol and 90% gasoline that can be used in the internal combustion engines of most…

Reducing carbon emissions in the cement, food and beverage industries

July 4, 2019

Agri Politics

Under the new Climate Action Plan the enterprise sector is being tasked with reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10-15% by 2030. The…

EPA: Agriculture emissions ‘to increase steadily’ in coming years

June 6, 2019

Environment

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are predicted to “increase steadily” over the coming years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The newly…

State urged to consider agri GHG pricing and ’emissions trading’

March 7, 2019

Environment

The Government is being urged to consider the “most appropriate and effective mechanisms” that could be used for a form of “greenhouse gas…

Emissions inevitable ‘if you want to be fed’ – Creed

February 18, 2019

Environment

Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has defended farmers against climate change criticism, saying that greenhouse gases are a…

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