GHG
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Delivering sustainability for Irish dairy farming
Irish dairy farming delivers for dairy farmers and rural Ireland as the money made in rural Ireland stays in rural Ireland, writes Pat Dillon.
Declan O'Brien on 08 Sep 2021
Government to have emissions targets by month's end
Crucial national targets for the reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are likely to be submitted to Government by the end of the month, the Irish Farmers Journal understands.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Aug 2021
A need to think and act globally to urgently tackle emissions
It is not within the ability of any single nation or group of nations to solve the problem of GHG emissions as it is a global problem that demands a global solution.
Adam Woods on 11 Aug 2021
Suckler farmer fury at cow cap
The proposal to freeze cow numbers has caused outrage among suckler farmers, who feel they are being unfairly targeted.
Adam Woods on 04 Aug 2021
Opinion: Lack of ambition in new CAP will see demise of suckler sector
Adam Woods takes a look at the CAP strategic plan and what it means for beef farmers.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Jul 2021
GHG emissions per kg of milk reduced by 13% - report
A joint Teagasc, NUIG and University of California report analysed emissions since the abolition of milk quotas.
Amy Forde on 07 Jul 2021
Ireland can export food and be climate-neutral – UL study
The University of Limerick study looked at four different methods to determine separate national targets for biogenic methane.
Stephen Robb on 02 Jun 2021
Why carbon sequestered in farmland can’t be accounted for at national level
The process of generating soil carbon credits, which can contribute towards reducing national agricultural emissions, is a difficult one, writes Stephen Robb.
Justin McCarthy on 12 May 2021
Editorial: when it boils down to it, votes are more important than water quality
With sectoral carbon budgets for the next decade set to be established in the months ahead, there is a need to quickly reposition agriculture in the national debate.
Adam Woods on 12 May 2021
Tullamore Farm: what are the options?
Adam Woods talks to Paul Crosson, Teagasc, Grange about some options for Tullamore Farm and what it would mean to the bottom line and our environmental footprint.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Apr 2021
IFA calls for balance on environmental targets and food production
Balance is needed between environmental targets and retaining Ireland's position as a world leader of sustainable food, IFA president Tim Cullinan has said.
Jack Kennedy on 02 Feb 2021
Teagasc calls foul on New Zealand's carbon claims
The Irish agri research and advisory body Teagasc has very quickly responded to carbon claims published in New Zealand.
Andy Doyle on 20 Jan 2021
Crop area slide has added to pressures for other sectors
The almost perennial slide in cropped ares on this island has added considerably to the task of decreasing GHG and ammonia emissions.
Amy Forde on 10 Jan 2021
Irish sheep farmers to take part in €4.6m EU climate scheme
The LIFE Green Sheep project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of sheepmeat and milk production by 12% in five EU countries.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Five-star animals producing more profit and less emissions
Alan Bohan of Sheep Ireland details how five-star genetics are underpinning higher prolificacy and higher lamb performance while being more environmentally friendly.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
Separate emissions target for methane proposed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture in NI, DAERA, has proposed a split target approach for long and short lived greenhouse gases.
Stephen Robb on 09 Dec 2020
Opinion: new opportunities in biogas and biofertiliser must be seized
Ireland must grab the opportunity to develop a new biogas and biofertiliser industry, writes Morgan O’Ciardha.
Jack Kennedy on 08 Dec 2020
Teagasc livestock road maps greened up
Teagasc unveiled the key road maps for different sectors of Irish agriculture on Tuesday, writes Jack Kennedy.
Peter McCann on 18 Nov 2020
NI parties oppose strict ammonia proposals
The main political parties in NI have opposed proposals from the Green Party on reducing ammonia emissions
Niall Hurson on 17 Nov 2020
Nuffield scholars to present findings in virtual series
The series will feature a 10-minute presentation at 1.30pm each day.