Climate and environment
Stephen Robb on 24 October 2021
Calls for fast-tracked planning process for positive energy projects
MEP Sean Kelly has called for fast-tracked planning procedures for positive energy projects.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 October 2021
Kildare min-till farmers scoop Farming for Nature award
Michael and Norman Dunne are among the Irish Farmers Journal’s group of From the Tramlines farmers, which you can read about weekly.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 October 2021
How to understand and improve the carbon footprint of your farm
The carbon footprint takes account of the amount of greenhouse gases emitted per unit of food produced.
Caitríona Morrissey on 21 October 2021
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell but agri emissions rose in 2020
Pandemic restrictions, less peat and more wind energy lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Advice for policymakers at climate conference
Jason Clay has said that progress on commitments made at the UN’s Climate Change conference needs to be reported on an annual basis.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Habitat markets coming to a bank near you
A wildlife expert has said that in years to come farmers could be paid to provide habitats on their farms and receive financial support to do so.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Cow numbers aren’t the problem, compliance isn’t the solution - wildlife expert
Efficiency is important on farms and can help to reduce emissions without cutting animal numbers.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Exporting carbon sequestration with milk and meat
We should be exporting carbon as well as dairy and beef products, according to the World Wildlife Fund’s senior vice-president Jason Clay.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Moving from mushrooms to leafy greens with a vertical farm
As consumers become focused on local ingredients hydroponics could play an important role in reducing our dependency on imports.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 October 2021
Wildlife expert advises Ireland to look at increasing anaerobic digestion
Jason Clay stated that anaerobic digesters can provide energy, an alternative and accurate fertiliser source as well as another income stream for farmers.
Stephen Robb on 20 October 2021
Agricultural AD industry can be developed sustainably, report finds
The report, commissioned by Gas Networks Ireland, addresses the environmental sustainability concerns of developing a large-scale agricultural network of AD plants in Ireland writes Stephen Robb.
Caoimhe Harney on 20 October 2021
Chemical nitrogen-free pastures can be the future – Hackett
Minister Hackett has called on livestock farmers to consider trying out new ways of managing their pastures.
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