GHG
David Wright on 19 Jan 2022
Majority of MLAs favour 82% GHG target
Out of nine members on the Stormont agriculture committee, six were in favour of the 82% emissions target.
Declan Marren on 12 Jan 2022
Bull beef systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 32%
Teagasc research modelling greenhouse gas emissions from beef systems shows the huge potential of bull beef systems in Ireland. Declan Marren writes.
Andy Doyle on 01 Jan 2022
Nitrogen and nitrous oxide in tillage soils
Tillage soils tend to be much lower emitters of nitrous oxide because the soil is aerated during cultivation, but compaction caused by heavy machinery can change this situation.
Declan Marren on 15 Dec 2021
Younger slaughter age can lower GHG emissions provided diet is correct
Session two of the Teagasc beef conference discussed the obstacles and opportunities of reducing slaughter age to decrease beef system emissions. Declan Marren reports.
Declan Marren on 12 Dec 2021
Younger slaughter age can lower GHG emissions provided diet is correct
Reducing the slaughter age of beef cattle has the potential to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions from the system, but only if it doesn’t mean higher concentrate inputs.
Andy Doyle on 17 Nov 2021
Forces of change set to alter crop production decisions
Many things seem set to change in world markets in the coming years as we may be heading into a commodity super cycle.
Derek Robinson on 10 Nov 2021
Farmer Writes: struggling with my carbon footprint
Derek Robinson has had his first taste of carbon benchmarking on his Co Down farm.
Barry Murphy on 10 Nov 2021
Irish scientists put methane-reducing seaweed to the test
Adding seaweed to animal feed to reduce methane gas released into the atmosphere by livestock is a new idea and some of Ireland’s leading scientists are putting it to the test.
Caoimhe Harney on 22 Oct 2021
‘Ag emission reduction opportunities thwarted by Government policy’ - IFA
The IFA has said that mitigation measures are under way on farms that will deliver results for the environment.
Declan O'Brien on 20 Oct 2021
A 100,000-head lift in cow numbers forecast by 2025
A lift in the dairy herd to 1.8m head will more than offset a projected contraction in suckler numbers.
David Wright on 20 Oct 2021
DAERA keen to compromise on climate bills
With only months left of the current Assembly mandate, there is limited time to work on one climate bill, never mind two
John Crowe on 13 Oct 2021
Limerick dairy farm reducing its carbon footprint by 14%
Gerry and Niall Moloney embrace clover and protected urea to maintain grass growth while reducing their carbon footprint, writes John Crowe.
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.