Methane

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 15 July 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

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Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

FARM SAFETY 12 July 2026

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

NEWS 8 July 2026

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

NEWS 3 July 2026

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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 18 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

New Zealand is seeing an increase in its beef herd while its dairy herd slowly declines

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

The industry has been reacting to the news that the Government’s anaerobic digestion plans are at risk due to the decision by the EU on its Renewable Heat Obligation scheme.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Beef farmers wanted for new climate project

Beef farmers wanted for new climate project

The project aims to help beef farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing practical solutions on farm.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Norway, United States, Brazil and Russia.

WORLD 18 February 2026

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

The additive’s manufacturer claims that “feeding just a quarter of a teaspoon per head per day reduces methane emissions by an average of 30% for dairy cattle".

NEWS 18 February 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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