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National Sheep Breed Improvement Levy increasing to 15c/head
Darren Carty
The 7c levy charged on every animal processed in the five main sheep factories since 2012 will increase to 15c/head for every animal processed in these plants from 1 April 2023. Darren Carty reports.
8 March 2023 Northern Ireland
Climate law taking NI Ag back 50 years
The UK Climate Change Committee has set out the actions required for NI to get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
19 February 2023 News
Emissions from drained grassland could be overstated by 40%
The research findings could have significant implications for the area of drained grassland that have to be rewet.
Livestock cull of 30% needed to reach 2050 climate target - EPA report
A report commissioned by the EPA says a 30% cut in livestock numbers and rewetting of 90% of peat grassland are needed to make farming and land use carbon-neutral.
15 February 2023 News
NI behind on 2030 climate targets
The latest projections for emissions do not allow for any new policy interventions between now and 2030.
15 February 2023 Northern Ireland
Straw Incorporation Measure here to stay
The scheme introduced in 2021 and which was initially funded by the national Exchequer has now been included in the CAP Strategic Plan for the next five years.
15 February 2023 Schemes
Lessons to be learned from the current New Zealand debacle on greenhouse gases
The competitiveness of our dairy industry could be at stake if we get it wrong, writes Prof Gerry Boyle.
1 February 2023 Viewpoints
Danske launches new climate action plan
The bank has a significant carbon footprint across all its activities, including agriculture.
25 January 2023 Northern Ireland
Sheep sector not immune to emission reduction targets
While greenhouse gas emissions from the sheep sector are relatively low in contrast to other livestock systems, the Irish sheep sector will still be expected to lower its emissions figure.
25 January 2023 News
Share of agri-food systems in global emissions decreased since 2000
Overall the contribution of agri food to total greenhouse gas emissions has shrunk, however farmgate emissions increased between 2000 and 2020.
4 January 2023 News
AFBI study shows what 'carbon leakage' could mean for UK ag
The principle of 'carbon leakage' is important for farmers as we look to lower the carbon footprint of local production.
28 December 2022 Northern Ireland
INHFA takes aim at dairy sector on emissions
The hill farmer body said that rather than looking to suckler farmers to cull cows, the authorities should target dairy operators with multiple platforms.
20 December 2022 News