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Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its greenhouse gas emissions projections for the period 2025-2055.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

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Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

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Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

A total of 17,250 farms have signed up to AgNav to measure their carbon footprints. In 2026 private advisers are to be given access to the tool.

NEWS 4 July 2025

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions from livestock is essential in reducing agriculture’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 4 July 2025

Dairy farm emissions drop for first time since 2015

Dairy farm emissions drop for first time since 2015

Lower livestock numbers on dairy farms more than compensated for a lift in fertiliser-related emissions in 2024, Teagasc has reported.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 July 2025

Hill farm emissions could be overstated

Hill farm emissions could be overstated

The first two years of a research study examining peatland carbon emissions shows significance variance to the UK Peatland Inventory, with the hill farm sequestering rather than emitting carbon.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 July 2025

CAFRE hill farm emissions could be grossly exaggerated

CAFRE hill farm emissions could be grossly exaggerated

The first two years of a research study examining peatland carbon emissions shows significance variance to the UK Peatland Inventory with the hill farm sequestering rather than emitting carbon

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 July 2025

Colm McCarthy: interdependence on climate transition

Colm McCarthy: interdependence on climate transition

A more rational economic basis for attributing responsibility for the climate transition between countries and between sectors of the economy is needed.

VIEWPOINTS 4 July 2025

Protected urea and drop in finishing ages will help lower emissions – Teagasc

Protected urea and drop in finishing ages will help lower emissions – Teagasc

It comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions report on Friday, which showed that agricultural emissions dropped by 1.7% in 2024.

NEWS 4 July 2025

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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