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Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

GWP* could be used in place of the current metric for measuring greenhouse gases like methane. However, some controversies surround proposed new metric.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

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Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

NEWS 29 September 2026

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

NEWS 24 September 2026

Fewer flights, more rail in France

Fewer flights, more rail in France

Fewer flights, more rail in France

DEALER 23 September 2026

Teagasc boss expects suckler recovery to hold up into next year

Teagasc boss expects suckler recovery to hold up into next year

Teagasc boss expects suckler recovery to hold up into next year

NEWS 21 September 2026

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Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, but confusion remains over what counts as an EV, Dermot Forristal compares BEVs, hybrids and plugin hybrids as well as their positives and negatives

MOTORS 27 May 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Lots of technology was on show at Cereals 2026, with Agrii claiming a technology-led approach can increase winter wheat yields by 0.82t/ha. Conor Kehoe reports.

CROPS 27 May 2026

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Industry report suggests more to come from Brazilian beef over the next decade. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

When completed in late 2026, the installation is expected to generate 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

'Solar panels can be used by farmers to reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid, half of which is generated using fossil fuels' - Cilian Ó'Súilleabháin, 21 Ros Barra, Deerpark, Cork

LETTERS 27 May 2026

Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

The rooftop array will cover an area equivalent to almost three GAA pitches and will be the largest rooftop solar installation in Ireland.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Attendees at the National Bioeconomy Summit last week were reminded that there is no such thing as a waste, just an opportunity writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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