Environment
Pat O'Toole on 23 Oct 2021
An October CAP surprise, and there could be a twist or two yet
The Kilkenny meeting saw farmers fight back against the announcements made by Charlie McConalogue, but have they left it too late?
Letters to the Editor on 20 Oct 2021
Reaction to Dan Brennan farm feature
‘What was the role of the EPA in the matter?’ – Sean O’Reilly, Swords, Co Dublin.
Peter McCann on 20 Oct 2021
More nature means more profit, says consultant
Chris Clark’s clients are advised to reduce ‘corrected variable costs’, such as fertilisers, sprays and concentrates.
Janine Kennedy on 20 Oct 2021
‘It feels like an intangible reward’
Farmer Andrew Bergin from Athy, Co Kildare, is on a journey to increasing his on-farm biodiversity and his involvement with the EIP Pollinator Project. He discusses the trials and tribulations of the project in conversation with Janine Kennedy.
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 15 Oct 2021
Consumers need help from retailers, Farm to Fork conference hears
Calls from consumers and from sustainability advocates for retailers to step up to meet their responsibilities as a central component in the food chain
Rachel Donovan on 14 Oct 2021
Biogenic methane accounting among EU methane strategy amendments
The first amendment calls for a review of the “current methane accounting system to accurately reflect the warming impact of biogenic methane”.
Farmers Journal on 13 Oct 2021
‘Farmers feel Government want to regulate them out of business’
In the region of to 5,000 farmers took part in the four rallies on Friday in Cavan, Roscommon, Portlaoise and Cork city.
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.
Brian Nicholson on 13 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: we''re part of the climate solution, not scapegoats
Brian Nicholson is annoyed with how the Government is handling things regarding agriculture and the environment.
Amii McKeever on 13 Oct 2021
When the stars align
Following on from last week’s Cutting Through The Bull on the fast fashion industry, Amii McKeever speaks to Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher living her sustainable fashion dream.
Amii McKeever on 06 Oct 2021
A ‘fossil-free future’ means the end of polyester
Plant and animal materials now make up only a tiny percentage of the textiles used in clothing manufacture. Amii McKeever is Cutting Through The Bull on what we are wearing.
Aidan Brennan on 06 Oct 2021
Environmental challenges laid bare at dairy walk
Aidan Brennan reports from the Teagasc/Glanbia joint programme farm walk in Kilkenny last week.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Rising floodwaters at Lough Funshinagh put families at risk
On the evening of Friday 10 September Roscommon Macra na Feirme hosted a farm walk on the farm of Lawrence and Michael Fallon on the shores of Lough Funshinagh.
David Wright on 22 Sep 2021
English environmental quango to get role in NI
The Office of Environmental Protection is to have oversight in NI, but not Scotland or Wales.
Siobhán Walsh on 16 Sep 2021
Moorepark: Signpost to improved sustainability
The Signpost programme aims to improve the sustainability of farms across the country and will follow the progress of 54 dairy farms.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Farmers hit out at halted flood works at Lough Funshinagh
Essential flood relief works around Lough Funshinagh have been halted following a high court action.
John Crowe on 14 Sep 2021
Moorepark: improving nitrogen use efficiency and reducing nitrogen surpluses
Michael O’Donovan and Michael Egan discuss the key aspects of balancing N inputs and outputs to reduce N surpluses.
Aidan Brennan on 11 Sep 2021
Start of a decade of dairy opportunity?
Despite some challenges, the outlook for dairy farming in Ireland is very positive, writes Aidan Brennan.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Making dairy farms a more attractive place to work
Marion Beecher, Beth Dooley and Abigail Ryan discuss what needs to be done to improve working conditions on dairy farms