Environment
ESRI study finds low awareness of emissions in agriculture
Most people do not recognise agriculture as the main contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while individual actions tend to...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Environment
Climate Action Plan: Timelines for measures announced
The government has published an extensive list of deadlines for the farming sector, which aim to ensure the delivery of...
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Get the most out of your forage with precision weighing
Are you interested in getting the most out of your forage with precision weighing and efficient feeding? Irish farmers are...
Environment
'Huge amount of work underway' on farms to reduce emissions
According to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), there’s a “huge amount of work underway on farms to reduce emissions, which...
Environment
Rise in agriculture emissions 'highlights importance of new policies to reverse this trend'
Agriculture emissions increased by 1.4% in 2020, highlighting the “importance of new policies to reverse this trend”, according to Minister...
Environment
Agriculture emissions increased by 1.4% in 2020
Agriculture emissions increased by 1.4% in 2020, “driven by increased activity in all areas, including a 3.2% increase in the...
Environment
Off-farm activities a 'growing share' of global food system GHG emissions
Off-farm activities before and after food production are making up a “growing share” of food system greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Environment
Irish greenhouse gas emissions estimated to be 6% lower in 2020
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are estimated to have fallen by 6% overall in 2020 due to the impact of...
Environment
Ireland to voluntarily report impact of wetlands on greenhouse gas emissions
Ireland has opted to voluntarily report on the impact of managed wetland and bogs on greenhouse gas emissions and removals...
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Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
Environment
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell to lowest level in three decades last year
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell to the lowest level in three decades last year, according to a new...
Environment
Reduction in emissions in agriculture 'reflects work ongoing at farm level'
The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture reflects the work that is ongoing at farm level to increase efficiency...
Environment
Emissions from agriculture decreased by 3.9% in 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today (Friday, November 20) published its provisional greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland for 2019. The...
Environment
Climate bill: Legally-binding targets for agri will 'probably come later' than other sectors
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020 was published today (Wednesday, October 7) and the government has...
Environment
Ryan interview: Forestry 'will balance emissions we won't be able to reduce in agriculture'
Forestry “will balance some of the emissions we won’t be able to reduce in agriculture” according to Eamon Ryan, Minister...
Environment
€2.5 million awarded to Galway company developing additive to raise nutrient level in slurry
A Co. Galway based company has been awarded funding of €2.5 million for the development of an additive to raise the...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
Claims that new cattle feed additive can 'reduce methane emissions by 60%'
With the government aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by (an average of) 7% per annum, farmers are under more...
Environment
Green ambition of 7% annual emissions cut at odds with current 3.5% target...
While the Green Party claims that average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced by 7% per year (at a...
Environment
New EU Climate Law to be proposed today
The European Commission will later today, Wednesday, March 4, propose a new law to “enshrine in legislation” the EU’s political...
Agri-Business
Tillage a small player in emissions reduction...but still work can be done
It’s a well-known figure, 32% – the contribution of agriculture to national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The sector had been...