Climate and environment
Siobhán Walsh on 30 July 2021
Could a methane reduction vaccine be on the way?
A large amount of methane is produced from agriculture in this country and new targets from Government will aim to reduce these emissions.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 28 July 2021
Agriculture climate targets already being planned
It’s expected that agriculture and transport sectors will face the toughest scrutiny in terms of reducing targets.
Contributor on 28 July 2021
Navigating the labyrinth of sustainability
The potential of people power and the need for clarity on highly complex market drivers are among the priorities for Lighthouse Farms, writes Rogier Schulte.
Stephen Robb on 27 July 2021
Renewable heat fuel obligation scheme - what we know so far
The obligation scheme will facilitate market development for renewable fuels such as biomethane and hydrogen.
Noel Bardon on 26 July 2021
High costs and drawn-out planning hindering farm water quality improvements
Teagasc figures have revealed the most and least acted upon recommendations of the water quality improvement programme.
Noel Bardon on 25 July 2021
Water quality: New Zealand’s experience of reducing nutrient loss
Friday’s instalment of the Teagasc Signpost webinar series provided Irish farmers with the opportunity to attend an online presentation from Ross Monaghan of Ag Research New Zealand.
Stephen Robb on 25 July 2021
Ireland’s wind energy generation plummets during heatwave
Ireland’s wind electricity production has plummeted due to the settled weather
Siobhán Walsh on 23 July 2021
Making a plan for a multispecies sward on Tullamore Farm
Once the middle of August passes, it is getting late to plant multispecies swards. It is important to make a plan before planting.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 July 2021
How is the EU planning to reduce carbon leakage?
The EU plans to become carbon neutral, but this cannot result in those emissions being produced somewhere else.
Stephen Robb on 22 July 2021
€160m secured for 650ac of solar farms in Wexford and Meath
The solar projects will be two of the largest in the country and have secured 15 year ongoing support under the first competitive Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Stephen Robb on 21 July 2021
No clear plan for carbon farming
Minister Eamon Ryan has said he plans to pay farmers for carbon, but lack of clarity still surrounds how this will be achieved, writes Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh.
Siobhán Walsh on 21 July 2021
Cover crops: what are the options?
Catch crops have many advantages. They can really improve soil health on farms and can sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
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