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Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

GWP* could be used in place of the current metric for measuring greenhouse gases like methane. However, some controversies surround proposed new metric.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

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Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

NEWS 29 September 2026

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

NEWS 13 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

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Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

The study highlights that the manner in which information is presented on methane-mitigating feed additives can affect how individuals perceive it and their willingness to support it.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

'Solar panels can be used by farmers to reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid, half of which is generated using fossil fuels' - Cilian Ó'Súilleabháin, 21 Ros Barra, Deerpark, Cork

LETTERS 2 July 2026

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Martin Merrick looks at some of the tasks and areas most associated with injuries and deaths on Irish farms, and how best we can reduce risks before they arise.

FARM SAFETY 2 July 2026

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Setting unrealistic targets for the industry only serves to create a bigger divide between government targets and the industry.

VIEWPOINTS 2 July 2026

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% in 2030 compared to 2018. As of 2025, emissions have fallen by 14.5%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

The research will also explore farmer and consumer attitudes towards methane mitigation technologies and develop improved methods for measuring methane emissions.

NEWS 2 July 2026

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

Research is under way at Teagasc Grange to identify beef genetics which produce lower methane emissions.

NEWS 2 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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