Climate and environment

How to make a submission to a consultation

Farmers and industry should take part in public consultations to help shape the rules and share their practical knowledge, writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 12 November 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

NEWS 11 November 2025

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

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

NEWS 11 November 2025

Further greening of CAP would increase overall emissions - research

Further greening of CAP would increase overall emissions - research

Further greening of CAP would increase overall emissions - research

NEWS 10 November 2025

Exclusive: cover crops could be causing more problems than they solve

Exclusive: cover crops could be causing more problems than they solve

Exclusive: cover crops could be causing more problems than they solve

NEWS 5 November 2025

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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 26 October 2025

EU clinches deal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040

EU clinches deal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040

EU member states have agreed to set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the bloc by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.

NEWS 26 October 2025

Livestock decline offsets emissions from higher 2024 fertiliser use - Teagasc

Livestock decline offsets emissions from higher 2024 fertiliser use - Teagasc

The nitrogen use efficiency of dairy farms declined in 2024 due to an uptick in fertiliser use, but a drop in livestock numbers meant that it did not raise greenhouse gas emissions, Teagasc has said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 October 2025

Tillage remains best in class for environment

Tillage remains best in class for environment

Tillage is still ahead of other sectors when it comes to carbon and nitrogen in the environment according to the Teagasc National Farm Survey.

NEWS 26 October 2025

EPA hails county councils’ ‘good work’ in unapproved solid fuel clampdown

EPA hails county councils’ ‘good work’ in unapproved solid fuel clampdown

Garda-manned checkpoints, foot patrols and the removal of unapproved solid fuel ads were among the actions taken by county councils in their bid to stamp out the sale of unapproved solid fuels.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 October 2025

What are those colourful crops across the country?

What are those colourful crops across the country?

There are colourful crops brightening up the countryside across Ireland, but what are they all about?

CROPS 26 October 2025

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland said that severe annual cutting can kill a hedge and actually lead to net carbon emissions.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 October 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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