Climate change
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Oct 2021
Climate targets for agriculture would be ‘extremely challenging’ – IFA
Full details of the new targets are needed, but there are huge challenges ahead, the farm organisation has said.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Oct 2021
Higher CAP funding needed in face of new climate targets - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has said the Government must increase spending on agriculture to help it cope with climate targets.
Justin McCarthy on 16 Oct 2021
21% to 30% reduction in agricultural emissions required by 2030
Under the Climate Act a 51% reduction in national emissions is required by 2030.
Pat O'Toole on 13 Oct 2021
Stable herd needed for carbon reduction – ministers
Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett want cow numbers stabilised, but are not calling for cuts in the national herd to achieve carbon reduction.
Donal Magner on 13 Oct 2021
The role of forestry in sequestering carbon
A voluntary carbon market in Ireland would look at encouraging reductions in emissions while developing a potential alternative income for landowners and foresters. Minister McConalogue writes
Donal Magner on 13 Oct 2021
Ireland needs a national carbon code
Failure to facilitate a voluntary carbon trading offset mechanism for forestry would be a lost opportunity, writes Kevin Black.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Carbon trading – hot air or real opportunity
The advent of Environmental Social Governance as a requirement for businesses presents opportunity for those considering forestry, writes Paddy Bruton, managing director of Forestry Services Ltd and Euroforest Ireland.
The Dealer on 13 Oct 2021
Cattle benefiting wildlife on conservation sites
Conservation body The National Trust is using cattle to increase wildflowers and bio-diversity at one of its most popular tourist sites in Northern Ireland.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 Oct 2021
World wildlife expert to talk challenges and solutions for farmers
Jason Clay will talk biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and much more Around the Editor’s table.
Jack Kennedy on 13 Oct 2021
Global export giant growth stalled
The New Zealand Minister of Agriculture; For Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor was in Ireland last week, Jack Kennedy and Phelim O’Neill sat down for the inside track on its international trade.
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2021
Progress of DAERA climate bill in doubt
If the legislative process is not completed before the Assembly is dissolved for next May's election, then DAERA’s climate change bill will not become law
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2021
Methane does not need to hit net zero, says scientist
Carbon dioxide will only stop contributing to global warming once emissions reach net zero, whereas methane stops warming when there are relatively small reductions in emissions.
Anne Finnegan on 13 Oct 2021
EU and US lead the way with ‘Global Methane Pledge’
Support for the 'Global Methane Pledge' grows while largest emitters have yet to commit writes Anne Finnegan
Caoimhe Harney on 13 Oct 2021
Kerry accelerates sustainability targets in line with Paris Agreement
The company’s increased commitments are in line with the findings of a recent report which reinforced the urgency of achieving emissions reductions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 Oct 2021
Long-awaited carbon budgets to be set
It has been a long process, but it now looks like carbon budgets will be set in the near future.
Rachel Donovan on 13 Oct 2021
Minister Coveney leaves farmers feeling they ‘won’t be thrown under the bus’
North Tipperary IFA chair Imelda Walsh was speaking following a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney this week.
Caoimhe Harney on 12 Oct 2021
Carbon footprint tracker bags big investment
Dublin-based CarbonSpace plans to scale up its business in the EU and the US, integrate new sources of data and optimise its algorithms.
Caitríona Morrissey on 08 Oct 2021
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Declan O'Brien on 06 Oct 2021
‘If we have to go to Dublin then we will go to Dublin’ – Cullinan
IFA leader warns that he will bring the capital to a standstill if the Government refuses to talk directly to farmers.
David Wright on 06 Oct 2021
Huge potential to lower emissions, claims AFBI scientist
Beef farmers can no longer ignore messages around efficiency. David Wright reports.