Environment
Dairy giants feature on latest EPA national priority list
Two major players in the dairy processing industry on the island of Ireland feature on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s)...
Emissions
Environment
EU demands 30% cut in agri emissions by 2030 in new targets
New targets demanding the reduction of emissions coming from agriculture by 30% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, have been...
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...
Agri-Business
Agricultural emissions pose challenge for economic competitiveness
Agriculture makes the greatest contribution to Ireland’s emissions, despite the industry managing to cut releases to below the peak levels seen...
Machinery
Why do engine emissions matter and what have they to do with your tractor?
Nowadays, technical developments in modern agricultural (and other) diesel engines are driven by emissions legislation. This legislation is designed to reduce the...
Dairy
Dairy expansion drives greenhouse gas emissions up in 2015
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture increased by 1.5% in 2015 (0.30 MtCO2eq), a report by the Environmental Protection Agency...
Environment
Greenhouse gas emissions targets labelled 'challenging' by farm organisations
Farm organisations have labelled the news that Ireland must cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 as “challenging” following...
Environment
Stricter emission limits for agricultural machinery become law
The European Council approved new requirements to reduce pollutant emissions, such as dust particles and nitrogen oxides, from engines of...
Environment
'Switch from suckler cows to Friesian bulls to meet climate targets'
A switch from suckling systems to dairy-calf to beef has been recommended as a key way for Ireland to meet its...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Key EU decision on agricultural emissions expected this month
A key EU proposals on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions is set to be announced later this month, according to the...
Environment
'The really untapped resource in rural Ireland is solar energy'
The Director of Friends of the Earth (Ireland) has said that Ireland can no longer sustainably base its rural economy...
Environment
Will agriculture be blamed if Ireland forks outs €2 billion worth of emissions fines?
Irish taxpayers could be facing a €2-3 billion bill after 2020 owing to agriculture and other economic sectors not meeting...
Other
New EU rules on farm machinery emissions set to come into force
Plans to update EU type approval rules and emission limits for internal combustion engines in non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), such...
Environment
Sustainable farming will mitigate impact of global warming – Aidan O’Driscoll
Ireland leads the way in developing a national strategy that allows for sustainable agricultural intensification while, at the same time,...
Environment
'Increasing farm incomes more important than reducing emissions'
Farmers and those involved in agri-business see sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes as more important than reducing and removing...
Sponsored
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...
Environment
81% of farmers think Ireland's emissions targets are a challenge
Some 81% of people ‘agree strongly’ or ‘agree’ that Ireland’s EU emissions targets pose a big challenge to the expansion...
Agri Politics
Agriculture MEPs oppose new emissions reduction targets
Members of the European Agriculture Committee have asked to scrap the European Commission’s plans to set new binding reduction targets...
Environment
'Significant effort needed to meet emissions reduction targets'
A significant effort will be needed for Ireland to meet its EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and to become...
Beef
'60% of measures to reduce GHG emissions will make money or have no cost'
Some 60% of the measures that farmers can take currently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will either make the business money...