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MLAs approve new climate change body

New legislation has been passed by MLAs at Stormont which will lead to the creation of the Just Transition Commission.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

MLAs approve new climate change body

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Observations from the 2026 conference

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NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

OPINION 15 April 2026

Farmer Writes: why astronauts have really flown to the moon

Farmer Writes: why astronauts have really flown to the moon

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FARMER WRITES 8 April 2026

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Protests ask real questions

Protests ask real questions

Some of Tuesday's protesters have been critical of the carbon tax on fuel since its inception on philosophical grounds. The practical issue is whether it, combined with excise duties is sustainable.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Pay farmers for nature restoration, says stakeholder report

Pay farmers for nature restoration, says stakeholder report

The report also insists that nature restoration actions must be prioritised on public lands.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Legislation to establish the new body is now in the final stages at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 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 4 February 2026

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Targeted research is needed in the uplands to support upland farmers and to support and encourage sustainable land management at farm level, farmers say.

NEWS 4 February 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

The driving factors behind a fall in farm sector emissions in Q3 2025 was a contraction of cattle herds and a drop in fertiliser sales, EPA figures show.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 February 2026

Muir pushes ahead with climate change body

Muir pushes ahead with climate change body

A new body is to be set up in NI to oversee the transition to a low carbon society

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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