Environment
Heritage Council seeks new biodiversity officer
The Heritage Council is currently recruiting for a biodiversity officer to help it achieve the aims set out in its...
land use
Forestry
FII: Climate targets in ag and land use 'will not be met'
Forestry Industries Ireland (FII) have said that climate change targets for the agricultural and land use sector will not be...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Rural Life
French farmers protest over glyphosate and land use policies
Farm organisations in France have recently had farmers protesting the policies of the French government in relation to issues on...
Environment
Farmers in Wales need to 'reduce' livestock to reduce emissions - new report
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...
Agri-Business
NESC: Farmers need more financial support for climate transition
The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has said that funding to reward farmers for protecting and enhancing ecosystems should...
Environment
'One size fits all' approach to EU rewetting won't work - Macra
Macra has said that it “is greatly concerned” with the level of debate around the EU Nature Restoration law which...
Environment
MEPs to vote on binding emissions reduction targets
The European Parliament is expected to adopt new rules on land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF), as well...
Agri-Business
Land use review: Food security could help assess sustainability
The initial report on the government’s land use review has recommended that a measurement of food security be used to...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Environment
Study: Climate target needs livestock cut, more trees and rewetting
Ireland will need to cut livestock numbers by up to 30%, plant up to 875,000ha of forestry and carry out...
Environment
Decision on emissions cut for LULUCF sector deferred
Finalising the emissions ceiling for the Land-use, Land-use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector has been deferred for 18 months to...
N.Ireland
Tree planting policy for NI described as 'not fit for purpose'
One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
Environment
Global land area for grazing and fodder reduced by 191m hectares - FAO
Grassland and shrub-covered areas used to graze animals or as sources of fodder have declined by 191 million hectares over...
Forestry
Carbon budgets: What's in store for land use and forestry?
Over the weekend, to coincide with the official confirmation of carbon budgets to cover the period from now until 2030,...
Environment
Why land use changes could help Irish farmers reduce greenhouse gas emission targets
The Irish agricultural sector needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, according to European Commission’s Dan Burgar...
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Competition: Enter now to win a Merlo Multifarmer
Agriland is delighted to collaborate with Merlo to bring farmers a fantastic competition. The lucky winner will have the free...
Agri Politics
What is the LULUCF regulation and why should farmers be aware of it?
A new regulation is making its way through the European Parliament which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Environment
Concerned how EU policy affects your land use? So you should be
The environmental impact of land used for building new roads, houses or energy grids should be better integrated into European...
