Tillage
GHG emissions remained stable during 2023
Despite profitability and weather-related challenges, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Irish tillage farms remained stable during 2023. This is according...
Ammonia Emissions
N.Ireland
Muir clarifies strategy to reduce ammonia emissions in NI
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has clarified the strategy that will be used to reduce ammonia...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir addresses issues of capital investment on farms
The issues of capital investment on farms and ammonia abatement measures have been addressed by Andrew Muir MLA, Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Blanket approach to ammonia reduction in NI is 'concerning' - MLA
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture in Northern Ireland, Declan McAleer, wants a more flexible ammonia strategy introduced, one which all...
Environment
Research: Solid flooring systems reduce ammonia emission levels
Research carried out in Denmark has confirmed that solid flooring systems will help to reduce ammonia emission levels from livestock...
Environment
CSO: 35% of GHG emissions from agri, forestry and fishing sector in 2021
New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose in Ireland in 2021 and...
Dairy News
Precision fertiliser and ammonia emission reduction tool
Lely has developed what it has called the ‘Sphere’ to increase the precision of slurry as a fertiliser, but it...