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...
Climate
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...
Environment
Thomas Duffy: Ignoring climate targets isn’t an option
No one would question that the language around climate commitments has shifted considerably across the European Union. What was previously...
Agri Politics
Mary Robinson: 'Big farmers have to address policy issues'
Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, has warned that there are “big farmers who have to address policy issues –...
Environment
May 2024 was warmest May on record globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), funded by the European Commission, has observed that May 2024 was the warmest May...
Environment
May was warmest on record in Ireland - Met Éireann
May 2024 was the warmest May on record with an average temperature of 13.08 °C, according to the latest weather...
Environment
Research project to 'revolutionise' farmers' climate efforts
A research project which is a collaboration between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Sligo County Council is set to ‘revolutionise’...
Environment
Bord na Móna reports operating profit of €95.2m for year to March 2023
Bord na Móna delivered an operating profit of €95.2 million for the financial year to March 2023 – up from...
Agri Politics
Watch: Main issues for agri-sector highlighted by MEP candidates
Generational renewal and climate policy were some of the key issues highlighted for the agricultural sector at a panel discussion...
Environment
April 2024 hottest on record globally
April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
Environment
World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions
The World Bank has today (Tuesday, May 7) launched ‘Recipe for a Livable Planet’ – the first comprehensive global strategic...
Forestry
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme due shortly
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme will open...
Beef
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
Tillage News
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
Environment
€14.5m funding available for new climate research
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today (Thursday, April 4), opened its 2024 call for new environmental and climate research...
Environment
Study: Maintaining milk output would need 96% cut in suckler beef
Lack of consensus on how to account for greenhouse gases (GHGs) from agriculture is impeding policy development for ‘net zero’...
Agri Politics
'Farmers can count on EU as a reliable partner' - von der Leyen
The European Commission wants to “ease the pressure on farmers by reducing the administrative burden, together with member states,” president,...
Environment
NZ glaciers 'smashed and shattered' due to warming
New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...