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Ireland leads call for Nature Restoration Law to be adopted by EU
Anne O'Donoghue
The move from Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan, calling for the law to be passed at the next Environment Council meeting in June, has been supported by 10 other member states.
14 May 2024 News
‘Urgent’ planning reform needed to meet renewable energy targets
The report from the Climate Change Advisory Council said the national target to increase renewable energy capacity by 1.6GW will not be met without changes to the planning system.
9 May 2024 News
Just 4% feel diet affects carbon footprint - ERSI report
The report references research stating that red meat is “probably carcinogenic”, as well as advice that red meat be eaten as part of a “healthy balanced diet”.
Climate change: driving up animal diseases on your farm
Wetter and warmer weather will bring with them a whole new set of disease pressures for Irish farms. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
8 May 2024 News
New Zealand farmers fighting back and seeking support
New Zealand farmers are keen to join in an international effort to bring sound current science and basic common sense back into the debate, writes the Methane Science Accord
8 May 2024 Viewpoints
Farmer referrals to Rural Support double
Overall, 560 farm families contacted Rural Support for help during 2023/2024, with a 40% increase in calls seen during the last six months.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Edenderry Power now completely wood-reliant
Bord na Móna’s Edenderry plant purchases 500,000t of wood biomass annually, including 87% of material from Irish small and low-quality logs, woodchips, sawdust and forest brash.
1 May 2024 Forestry
Is methane from livestock really the problem?
"This benign gas is now only acting as padding in the argument" - Mark Connors, Waterford.
1 May 2024 Letters
Setting climate targets was easy for politicians
Various devolved governments have their own climate targets, with the most ambitious being set in Scotland.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Livestock - its role in our economy and ecosystems
Professor Frank O’Mara, president of animal task force and director of Teagasc, outlines the role of livestock in our economy and ecosystem.
1 May 2024 Management
By degrees: how climate change is already affecting your farm
Professor Conor Murphy from Maynooth University recently spoke about the current and future impact of climate change on farming. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
1 May 2024 News
Public needs farmers and farmers rely on public support
Ray Ó Foghlú is concerned that without a new approach to engaging with the public, farming will become dangerously isolated.
24 April 2024 Climate and environment