Climate change
Colm McCarthy on 07 Apr 2021
Colm McCarthy: calculating carbon emissions
The measurement of farm emissions is complex because of the predominance of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Huge potential in gene editing for Irish agriculture
Ireland and EU players should use the EU study on New Genomic Techniques to promote the technologies for the advancement of agriculture, environment, and medicines, writes Dr Thomas McLoughlin*.
Niall Hurson on 04 Apr 2021
International experts called in to help prevent wildfires on Sliabh Beagh
The experts will help define how fires spread and model how this may change in the future as a result of climate change.
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Climate bill: do we have the research needed to reach the targets?
The focus needs to turn to measuring the emissions being offset as well as reducing overall emissions, writes Siobhán Walsh.
Colm McCarthy on 31 Mar 2021
Climate bill – a worry for farmers
The stage is already set for a row in Ireland about sectoral emission controls for the farm sector.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Climate Bill has hallmarks of Brexit
Politicians should be mindful of the consequences of ignoring expert advice
The Dealer on 31 Mar 2021
A stormy spring for the dairy sector
Could the IFA's Smart Farming initiative offer a pathway to sustainability?
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
No review of consumption-based emissions until at least 2022
Calculating emissions on a consumption basis would take into account the amount of emissions associated with trade.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2021
New climate change study shows major challenges ahead for blight control
Climate change is set to increase the challenge of late blight control for potato growers, according to a new report.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Mar 2021
Climate bill threatens national herd
Specific targets for agriculture are still to be decided but radical changes will be needed to avoid drastic action, such as a herd cull.
Justin McCarthy on 24 Mar 2021
Editorial: Irish agriculture approaching an important crossroads
For as long as we allow agriculture to be viewed as a core part of the environmental problem then the future of our national livestock herd remains under threat.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Mar 2021
Essential that agriculture takes part in climate consultation
The Climate Action Plan consultation is where the public will have its say.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Mar 2021
Q&A: What does the Climate Bill mean for farmers?
Many farmers are fearful of what the Climate Bill will mean for them but they still have an opportunity to shape how targets will impact their farms.
Niall Hurson on 24 Mar 2021
Farmers will continue to be leaders in climate challenge – McConalogue
Minister Hackett noted that achieving a climate-neutral economy by 2050 will not be easy, conceding that ‘we have no choice’.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2021
Young farmer supports essential for climate action - Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers must be put at the front of any action on climate change, with clear supports.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2021
Farmers ready to play their part in climate targets – IFA
President Tim Cullinan called for Ireland to follow the New Zealand model and ensure that methane is treated differently from other emissions.
Lorcan Allen on 23 Mar 2021
Climate Bill is going to mean a decade of pain for Irish agriculture
The Climate Action Bill, due to be published by the government on Tuesday, is going to place a whole new set of legally binding constraints on Irish farming, writes Lorcan Allen.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2021
Agriculture to be limited by carbon budget in climate bill
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill is being brought to cabinet on Tuesday by Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan.
Niall Hurson on 22 Mar 2021
Ombudsman’s report shows Mercosur deal was destined to run aground – ICMSA
The ICMSA has said Ireland must insist that the European Commission responds to the Ombudsman’s report and that it publishes its response.
Niall Hurson on 19 Mar 2021
Many farmers will be better off not entering new REPS - ICSA
The ICSA suggests that many farmers will be better off to see how they can benefit from dairying.