Climate and environment

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

Ewen Mullins is the head of crop science at Oak Park and specialises in researching genomic techniques. He answers commonly asked questions in this article.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

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Approval issuing for ACRES landscape actions

Approval issuing for ACRES landscape actions

NEWS 28 January 2026

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

NEWS 14 January 2026

Farming for Water project expanded to five more river catchments

Farming for Water project expanded to five more river catchments

Farming for Water project expanded to five more river catchments

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 12 January 2026

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 January 2026

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INHFA rattled as Nature Restoration Law funds yet to materialise

INHFA rattled as Nature Restoration Law funds yet to materialise

The INHFA wants clarity brought to the funding and measures Ireland is planning on using to meet Nature Restoration Law targets.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 December 2025

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

Issues continue with the CBAM and its implementation, but the taxes are still due to come in on 1 January 2026.

NEWS 6 December 2025

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

From 1 January farmers face higher fertiliser prices as taxes will be placed on fertilisers imported into the EU.

NEWS 6 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

While nature can bounce back quickly, the recovery of habitats and species to the high standards set out in the habitats directive can take time, Minister for Nature Christopher O'Sullivan said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 December 2025

You can help develop a new testing kit for potato blight

You can help develop a new testing kit for potato blight

AgSense is a research project that aims to improve the forecasting and identification of potato blight and its different strains. Alex Neuroth from DCU reports.

NEWS 6 December 2025

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

A move to CAN is likely when CBAM comes in and this will increase emissions from grassland, but not from tillage land.

NEWS 6 December 2025

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Teagasc researchers talk through some of the latest research which can help to combat climate change and biodiversity challenges.

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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