Climate change

Study shows exceptionally strong public support for farmers in Ireland

Interviews found widespread acceptance among farmers that sustainability and emissions reduction are needed.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Study shows exceptionally strong public support for farmers in Ireland

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Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

VARIETIES 9 July 2026

Farmers should prepare to feed more silage to cows in summer - Teagasc

Farmers should prepare to feed more silage to cows in summer - Teagasc

NEWS 9 July 2026

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

NEWS 8 July 2026

My Farming Week: James English, Ballintrehy, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James English, Ballintrehy, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James English, Ballintrehy, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary

NEWS 8 July 2026

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Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change in Ireland is likely to lead to an increase in grass growth rates, according to Teagasc researcher Elodie Ruelle.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

Over 30,000 delegates from the 27 member states expected to visit Ireland from 1 July to 31 December 2026.

BLANK 27 May 2026

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

Major new research published by Teagasc shows the potential changes to Ireland’s ability to feed the world.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Farmers and public underestimate each other’s climate views - study

Farmers and public underestimate each other’s climate views - study

Many individuals decide whether to co-operate on climate action based on whether they think others will too, the study highlights.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Cork and Kerry could become a renewable energy powerhouse in Ireland, but significant investment in grid and energy infrastructure will be needed, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Climate change resulting in fewer wet days but heavier rainfall – professor

Climate change resulting in fewer wet days but heavier rainfall – professor

There is a clear emergence of a climate change signal, according to Murphy’s research on changing climate risks.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

The Irish Farmers Journal attended the World Seed Congress in Lisbon last week. Gene-editing was a hot topic.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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