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Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%

Emissions had been previously overstated due their not being sufficient research to generate emissions estimates that accurately reflected Irish farming.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 April 2025

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Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone

Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 April 2025

West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council

West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 April 2025

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 March 2025

Ball rolling on consultation for key nature restoration law plan

Ball rolling on consultation for key nature restoration law plan

Ball rolling on consultation for key nature restoration law plan

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 25 March 2025

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‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

There is just one year to set out how Ireland will meet the targets laid out in the EU Nature Restoration Law.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

Ball rolling on consultation for key nature restoration law plan

Ball rolling on consultation for key nature restoration law plan

Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan said there are examples of schemes already in play which will inform the approach taken to nature restoration.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

Greener animal feed labels on the way

Greener animal feed labels on the way

An updated document on animal feed labelling could see more feed manufacturers display the environmental impact of their feed on the label.

NEWS 13 March 2025

Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’

Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’

Minister Heydon has denied GAEC 2 requirements are a form of land designation, adding that the rules may be changed with the next CAP in 2028.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA

Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA

IFA president Francie Gorman suggested that claims of progress will fall flat with farmers experiencing stress and financial hardship as a result of the delays.

NEWS 13 March 2025

First key meeting to inform nature restoration plan to take place

First key meeting to inform nature restoration plan to take place

Once it has gone through public consultation, Ireland must submit the nature restoration plan to the European Commission by 1 September 2026.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

Farmers recognised for reduction in nitrates levels in rivers

Farmers recognised for reduction in nitrates levels in rivers

The EPA's early insights nitrogen indicator for 2024 shows that nitrogen levels in rivers have reduced in 2024 compared with 2023.

NEWS 13 March 2025

Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils

Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils

Low-flying aircraft were able to determine whether a soil was peaty, based on differing levels of radiation detected above peats v non-peats.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

Farmer fears over rewetting to the fore in Athlone

Farmer fears over rewetting to the fore in Athlone

Over 250 farmers attended an IFA meeting about peat soils on Thursday last.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 March 2025

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New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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