Greenhouse gases
Siobhán Walsh on 09 Apr 2021
How much is carbon costing in the EU?
In January of this year, the EU Emissions Trading System went over €30/t and the market hit a high in March climbing over €43/t.
Siobhán Walsh on 02 Apr 2021
Carbon emissions of livestock declining 'under the radar'
Locally-sourced protein was a key part of emissions reduction in this study, along with advancements in animal breeding.
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Climate bill: do we have the research needed to reach the targets?
The focus needs to turn to measuring the emissions being offset as well as reducing overall emissions, writes Siobhán Walsh.
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Multiple species and multiple benefits
Many farmers are looking at way to reduce nitrogen inputs. Multi-species swards can also have a positive effect on soil health and drought tolerance.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
No review of consumption-based emissions until at least 2022
Calculating emissions on a consumption basis would take into account the amount of emissions associated with trade.
Justin McCarthy on 24 Mar 2021
Editorial: Irish agriculture approaching an important crossroads
For as long as we allow agriculture to be viewed as a core part of the environmental problem then the future of our national livestock herd remains under threat.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2021
Young farmer supports essential for climate action - Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers must be put at the front of any action on climate change, with clear supports.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 Mar 2021
Red seaweed study shows dramatic decrease in methane emissions
Asparagopsis taxiformis is a seaweed which can significantly reduce methane emissions in ruminants when added to animal feed.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Feb 2021
'Livestock has come in for some unfair criticism in recent times' - Minister
He commented that farmers are custodians of the land who wish to have a positive effect on the environment.
David Wright on 17 Feb 2021
NI farms let down in climate debate
Total cattle numbers in Northern Ireland have fallen by 6% over the past 20 years, so methane from our farms is not building up in the atmosphere.
Stephen Robb on 03 Feb 2021
Slurry management can cut methane emissions
There are a number of methods which can help to reduce methane emissions from slurry tanks and lagoons.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Feb 2021
Looking at strategies to reduce methane emissions
Regularly we see images of cattle on the news as part of the climate problem, but solutions to reduce methane emissions are being brought forward.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
Restricting cow numbers is a short-sighted strategy – Cullinan
IFA president Tim Cullinan reacts to recent comments by the Minister for Agriculture on the national herd.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Feb 2021
Where is the Irish dairy carbon footprint headed?
National Farm Survey data from 2019 placed Ireland’s dairy carbon footprint at 1.14kg CO2e/kg FPCM.
David Wright on 27 Jan 2021
Path set out for a sustainable future
A Dairy Council NI publication sets out a number of key issues for the NI dairy industry to address into the future.
The Dealer on 27 Jan 2021
$100m prize for carbon capture
Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce a $100m donation to carbon capture technology.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Jan 2021
New tool to measure and monitor carbon on UK farms
As soil has huge potential to store carbon, it is important to be able to put figures on that storage and the benefit it is providing to the wider environment.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 Jan 2021
Action on Ag Climatise targets needed immediately
Regulation will become part of meeting the ambitious targets set out in the document which aims to make Irish agriculture climate neutral by 2030.
Siobhán Walsh on 14 Jan 2021
Would you like to improve the sustainability of your farm?
The Irish Farmers Journal is looking for farmers who would like to see how their farm is performing on the sustainability front.
Siobhán Walsh on 06 Jan 2021
Increasing market opportunities for oats
Sales of the oat drink totalled $249m in US supermarkets in 2020.