Environment
The Government has approved the Climate Action Plan 2025 which contains a list of 'actions' for the agricultural sector.
Agri Politics
The ICSA welcomed the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) recommendation to increase supports for farmers to meet climate change targets.
N.Ireland
Reducing the age at slaughter of beef cattle is a very efficient and achievable way of reducing methane production and optimising profit.
Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture
Beef
The slaughter age of cattle can be reduced on most farms "without necessarily increasing production costs or lowering carcass weights...
Agri-Business
Dairy EBI and a younger cattle slaughter age to cut emissions could also significantly contribute to up to €2bn in cost savings until 2030.
Beef News
The payment of an in-spec bonus on eligible cattle under 30-months-of-age between 30 and 36 months-of-age will be reviewed, MII has confirmed.
