Forestry
Watch: Agroforestry showcased on Kerry farm walk
The benefits of planting trees on farms were discussed during a farm walk focused on agroforestry in Co. Kerry this...
Environment
biodiversity
Farming for Nature walks represent farming systems' wide diversity
The wide diversity in Irish farming systems and approaches to farming with nature in mind are represented by Farming for...
Environment
'Significant knowledge gap' among stakeholders on carbon farming
A stakeholder conference on carbon farming has heard that there is a “significant knowledge gap” among farmers, landowners, and agri-food...
Environment
Are daddy long-legs threatening your farm?
A recent study by Teagasc has highlighted the agricultural threat posed by crane fly larvae (leatherjackets), more commonly known as...
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
Carbon farming: 'We must be able to measure carbon accurately'
“We must be able to measure carbon accurately.” That’s according to director of Teagasc, Prof. Frank O’Mara who addressed the...
Environment
EU Council paves way for final wording on water quality framework
The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework directive,...
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...
Environment
Survey: 80% of people want 'stronger' action towards climate change
Over 80% of people across the globe want their government to take “stronger” action to combat climate change, according to...
Environment
Biosecurity emergency declared in Australia over bird flu
The New South Wales (NSW) government has activated its emergency biosecurity plan against the backdrop of over one million bird...
Environment
Land in Wexford had nearly double its yearly P loss after day of rain
Nearly double the annual phosphorous (P) loss on an area of land in Co. Wexford occurred after one night of...
Environment
No 'one-size-fits-all' solution to reducing agri-emissions - expert
The Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) is identifying the most cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and agri-emissions, and to...
biodiversity
Bord Bia launches biodiversity report for food and drink businesses
Bord Bia has unveiled a Biodiversity Target Guidance Report designed to “empower” Irish food and drink businesses in crafting and...
Beef
How many farmers applied for the reseeding grant this year?
Large numbers of farmers applied for the ‘reseeding grant’ which offered a financial incentive of up to €300/ha, or approximately...
CAP / Schemes
Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme
Bord na Móna is to develop 79km of new walking and cycling trails as part of a new Fáilte Ireland...
Environment
Bank of Ireland publishes 'white paper' on supporting biomethane
Bank of Ireland has published a “white paper” on how to support the biomethane sector in Ireland, following the release...
Environment
Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive
A coalition of farmers have raised concerns about the EU’s proposed Green Claims Directive, specifically criticising the inclusion of the...
Environment
Minister reassures farmers nature restoration will be voluntary
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reiterated his assurance to farmers that all nature restoration measures...