Environment
EU announces €175m support to reduce methane emissions
The EU and its member states announced €175 million to improve methane reduction during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of...
Methane
Environment
Farmers breaking through methane emissions 'glass ceiling'
The recent Ruminant Methane Mitigation conference held by the British Society of Animal Science (BCAS) in Belfast, delivered new insights...
Environment
'Methane does not need to reach net zero'- Thorne
An insight was given into how Ireland is attempting to reduce its methane emissions in agriculture at a conference in...
Environment
Targeted action needed to drive down methane emissions - IEA
A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that without targeted action on methane, even with deep reductions...
Beef
'Scientific advancements' made in methane-cutting additives
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced new scientific advancements in feed additives to reduce livestock methane...
Environment
Climate conference to be hosted by DAFM ministers
The three ministers at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will host a “major” conference on agriculture...
Environment
Trials in Italy confirm efficacy of methane reducing feed supplement
Trials conducted at CERZOO, a dairy farm in Italy have confirmed the efficacy of Bovaer, which is a methane reducing...
Beef News
Seaweed feed additive reduces methane emissions by over 10%
An enriched fermented seaweed additive which reduces methane emissions by more than 10% in cattle and sheep has recently been...
Agri-Business
New Zealand delays requirement for farmers to report emissions
The government of New Zealand has decided to delay the requirement for farmers to report climate change emissions until later...
Environment
First methane inhibitor approved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a feed additive to reduce methane emissions in livestock. Dutch State Mines...
Environment
CCAC: 25% cut in chemical N possible 'with limited income impact'
A 25% reduction in the use of chemical nitrogen fertiliser in Ireland by 2030 is achievable “with limited adverse impact...
Environment
Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers
A new methane emissions reduction methodology has been developed in the US which is aimed at beef producers. Global food...
Machinery
Focus: Harvesting gas from livestock slurry in Cornwall
Methane has been hitting the headlines of late as a significant greenhouse gas, even at concentrations of as little as...
Environment
EU Parliament adopts position on energy methane reduction
The European Parliament has adopted its position on reducing emissions of methane from the EU energy generation sector, following a...
Environment
Concern at potential 'loopholes' in energy sector methane law
Concern has been raised that a proposed EU law to reduce methane emissions from the energy sector will be undermined...
Dairy
Ministers announce scientific breakthrough on cattle emissions
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State with special responsibility for research and innovation,...
Environment
MEPs back emissions cut for energy sector methane
MEPs in two committees of the European Parliament have adopted a proposal to cut emissions of methane from the energy...
Agri-Business
Casey Agri officially launched as New Holland dealers
After the gloom of a cold, wet spring, the bright sunshine of an April day was a welcome gift to...