Environment
EPA: Agri emissions down due to less lime and lower milk output
Agricultural emissions were down 2.6% (-129 kt CO2 eq) in the first quarter of 2024 due to reduced lime application...
Greenhouse Gas
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Sponsored
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
'Uncertainty' in Ireland's soil carbon sequestration approach
According to the paper presented at the Teagasc ‘Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference‘ this week, Ireland currently uses an...
N.Ireland
NI greenhouse gas inventory reveals agriculture as biggest emitter
Agriculture was Northern Ireland’s largest emitting sector in 2022, responsible for 29.1% of emissions, the Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory...
Environment
EU dairy farms on peat soil may face 'serious challenges' - Rabobank
The future of current nitrates derogations in Ireland and Denmark will have an “impact on their national dairy sectors” with...
Agri Politics
Contrasting political responses to emissions reduction
There have been contrasting responses from some politicians following the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Environment
CSO: 38% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
Agriculture was the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020, according to a new report from the Central...
Agri-Business
EIT Food outlines ways for livestock industries to reach net zero
A new report published by EIT Food in collaboration with Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has outlined six recommendations...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
Minister 'cognisant' of need for capital support for AD developments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has told the Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) national conference today (Wednesday, November...
Environment
Ireland joins EU network to better manage greenhouse gas budgets
Ireland has joined a European Union network to improve the management of our greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets. The EU Integrated...
Environment
Greenhouse gas training 'webinar' tomorrow for agri-food professionals
A ‘webinar’ (online seminar) will be held tomorrow, Friday, April 3, for agri-food professionals to provide training and information around...
Grass
Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?
The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according...
Environment
Ireland's new greenhouse gas emission targets revealed by European Commission
Ireland must cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, according to new targets, announced by the European Commission today....
Beef
'Eating less meat might not lower greenhouse gas emissions'
Reduced meat consumption might not lower greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s biggest beef producing regions, a study...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
'Sustainable intensification of agriculture is at odds with global warming commitments'
The concept of sustainable intensification is totally at odds with Irish agriculture’s global warming commitments, according to An Taisce’s Charles...
Environment
Irish agriculture in the spotlight at climate change summit
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, will address the opening session of the UN climate change (COP 21) summit in Paris today....
Environment
Ireland is in the climate change dog house - An Taisce
Confirmation that the EU will exceed its 2020 reduction targets, where Greenhouse Gas emissions are concerned, will not reduce Ireland’s...
Dairy
'Dairy farms of the future will have technologies we never dreamed of'
Technological advances will be a key to future dairy farms, according to Kevin Tuck, Managing Director at Alltech Ireland. Speaking...