Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Greenhouse Gas
Beef
Call for changes to Ireland’s climate change legislation
Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has called for immediate changes in Ireland’s climate change legislation and associated emissions targets. Specifically, the...
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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...
Rural Life
Study: Animal-sourced food requirements depend on goals of each country
A new study highlights notable regional differences in each country’s animal-sourced food requirements, depending on the climate, food security and...
Environment
Now is the time for tough talking on climate - An Taisce
As negotiations continue around the formation of the new government, An Taisce is calling on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
Environment
EPA: Agri emissions down due to less lime and lower milk output
Agricultural emissions were down 2.6% (-129 kt CO2 eq) in the first quarter of 2024 due to reduced lime application...
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Environment
'Uncertainty' in Ireland's soil carbon sequestration approach
According to the paper presented at the Teagasc ‘Counting Carbon: Science and Practice Conference‘ this week, Ireland currently uses an...
N.Ireland
NI greenhouse gas inventory reveals agriculture as biggest emitter
Agriculture was Northern Ireland’s largest emitting sector in 2022, responsible for 29.1% of emissions, the Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory...
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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
EU dairy farms on peat soil may face 'serious challenges' - Rabobank
The future of current nitrates derogations in Ireland and Denmark will have an “impact on their national dairy sectors” with...
Agri Politics
Contrasting political responses to emissions reduction
There have been contrasting responses from some politicians following the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Environment
CSO: 38% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
Agriculture was the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020, according to a new report from the Central...
Agri-Business
EIT Food outlines ways for livestock industries to reach net zero
A new report published by EIT Food in collaboration with Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has outlined six recommendations...
Agri-Business
Minister 'cognisant' of need for capital support for AD developments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has told the Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) national conference today (Wednesday, November...
Environment
Ireland joins EU network to better manage greenhouse gas budgets
Ireland has joined a European Union network to improve the management of our greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets. The EU Integrated...
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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...
Environment
Greenhouse gas training 'webinar' tomorrow for agri-food professionals
A ‘webinar’ (online seminar) will be held tomorrow, Friday, April 3, for agri-food professionals to provide training and information around...
Grass
Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?
The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according...
Environment
Ireland's new greenhouse gas emission targets revealed by European Commission
Ireland must cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, according to new targets, announced by the European Commission today....
Beef
'Eating less meat might not lower greenhouse gas emissions'
Reduced meat consumption might not lower greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s biggest beef producing regions, a study...