Environment
Research underway to block microbes from creating methane
A collaboration of research across University of Californa (UC) is underway to develop new tools to block microbes from creating...
Environment
biodiversity
Hedge-cutting ban applies to gardens 'as much as it does to farms'
Birdwatch Ireland has issued a reminder for the ongoing ban on hedge cutting to be adhered to until the practice...
Environment
EPA: 53,000t of food waste generated at production stage
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that an estimated 53,000t of food waste was generated at the primary production...
Beef
New project to demonstrate 'resilient' organic farming
A new Teagasc organic farming research project, Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems (GROFarmS), is being undertaken to demonstrate to farmers...
Environment
Ryan: EPA 'never modelled or expected' 30% drop in fertiliser use
People have been “surprised by some of the speed at which agriculture is starting to reduce emissions,” the Minister for...
Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
Environment
Public views being sought on wildlife legislation
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched a public consultation aimed at overhauling Ireland’s...
Environment
Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?
Farmers have the ability to create carbon sinks with livestock by employing a system known as Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing...
Environment
New strategy outlines 'pathway' to reducing agri-GHG emissions
The Government has today (Wednesday, June 26) published a new Long-term Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reductions strategy which outlines that “support...
Agri Politics
Two candidates for Green Party leader position
Two candidates have put their names forward to become the next leader of the Green Party as the deadline for...
Environment
500 landowners to be impacted by Shannon to Dublin water pipe
Uisce Éireann has confirmed to Agriland that 500 landowners will be impacted by a proposed 170km pipeline to bring water...
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland teams up with Cork co-ops for new farmer loan
Bank of Ireland has launched a new partnership with Bandon, Drinagh and Lisavaird Co-ops to offer the Enviroflex loan package...
Environment
European Solar Academy to train 100,000 workers across the EU
A new initiative by the European Commission, the European Solar Academy, aims to address the skills and labour gap in...
N.Ireland
Report: Some people blame 'slurry-pollution problem' for Lough Neagh algae crisis
There are deep feelings of “sadness, anger, disbelief, fear and anxiety” over the Lough Neagh blue-green algae ecological crisis, according...
Rural Life
Open farm accommodation plan submitted to Wicklow CoCo
A new planning application has been submitted to Wicklow County Council, detailing an open farm and tourism accommodation project at...
Environment
Deer management units and manager tender due in coming weeks
The formal process to appoint a manager for the national deer management programme is due to get underway in the...
Environment
28 'expressions of interest' in Biomethane Capital Grant
A total of 28 ‘expressions of interest’ have been registered in relation to the €40 million Biomethane Capital Grant. According...
Rural Life
Rural school blooms in Muintir na Tíre garden competition
A rural school sowed the seeds of victory, winning the overall award in the Muintir na Tíre Cork school garden...