Environment
Department of housing quizzed on its Climate Action Plan
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has played an active part in the development of the Climate Action...
Climate Action Plan
Agri Politics
'Diversification into ethanol production would recreate industries that have died'
Economist Jim Power pointed out today, Tuesday, July 16, that farmers who are prepared to diversify into ethanol production will...
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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...
Environment
Delivery board established to implement Climate Action Plan
A Climate Action Delivery Board has been established to drive the implementation of the Government’s Climate Action Plan, Minister for...
Agri Politics
'Rural communities will be affected most by climate action' - Penrose
Speaking on climate action last week in the Dáil, deputy Willie Penrose told those gathered that communities in rural Ireland would...
Environment
'Long-term restructuring and adaptation needed to meet carbon neutrality objectives'
The new Climate Action Plan commits the agri-sector to delivering 16.5-18.5 Mt CO2 eq. cumulative abatement from agriculture as well...
Agri Politics
Reducing carbon emissions in the cement, food and beverage industries
Under the new Climate Action Plan the enterprise sector is being tasked with reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10-15%...
Agri Politics
'Consumers don't understand the economic cost of environmental compliance'
Consumers “don’t understand” the economic costs associated with environmental compliance inside the farm gate, a farm lobby group leader has...
Agri Politics
Dáil hears minister is determined to deliver on Climate Action Plan
In an effort to deliver on the ambitions of the Climate Action Plan Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Environment
Climate Action: Targets need to be 'backed with significant supports'
Renewable energy targets set out in the Government’s Climate Action plan in terms of heat and biomethane will only be...
Agri Politics
'I still drive a diesel car' - Creed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has revealed that he still drives a diesel car. The...
Environment
'I regard climate change as an opportunity for farming'
A TD for the Tipperary constituency has said that he regards climate change as “an economic opportunity for farming”. Fianna...
Environment
Aviation vs. agri emissions: 'I'm not hung up on it' - Creed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has said he is “not hung up” on debates that...
Environment
Creed on 'challenges' posed by anaerobic digestion in Ireland
While the Government has committed to investigating the long-term potential of establishing a wide-scale biogas industry in its newly-published Climate...
Agri-Business
Climate Action Plan: A help or a hindrance to Irish farming?
From a farmer’s point of view, the key thing is that the Climate Action Plan will be based on principles...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
Video: Danny Healy-Rae reacts to the Climate Action Plan
The Independent politician and TD for the Kerry constituency Danny Healy-Rae has given his response to the Government’s Climate Action...
Environment
'Climate plan must support Ireland’s grass-fed production model' - ICOS
A co-operative representative body has said that its members across the dairy, livestock and rural enterprise sectors are willing to...
Agri Politics
Diesel and electricity tax hikes 'could spark yellow vest-style protests'
The Government could face protests similar to the populist, grassroots yellow vests movement that rocked the French presidency of Emmanuel...
Environment
Climate Action Plan set to drive expansion of forestry planting
A target to drive the expansion of forestry planting on lands across Ireland has been included as part of the Government’s...