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200 farmers wanted for new Teagasc beef project
Grace Hoare
All farmers who take part in the new Beef Quest project will receive free weight performance monitoring and forage analysis.
National Suckler and Sheep Open Day on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods previews this year’s national suckler and sheep open day which takes place on Tullamore Farm on Tuesday 23 July from 10.30am-5pm
10 July 2024 News
The changing face of global food demand
Opportunities will be concentrated in Southeast Asia, with European demand flat over the next decade.
Agriculture bucks NI trend in GHG emissions
Farming in NI accounts for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions. But how is this figure calculated and is it fair?
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Climate-neutral Ireland could require 30% cut to beef and milk - EPA research
Sweeping changes to Ireland's agricultural output, forestry plantings and soil management would be required to reach net zero by 2050, new research published has suggested.
Setting climate targets was easy for politicians
Various devolved governments have their own climate targets, with the most ambitious being set in Scotland.
Urgent clarity needed for farmers on net zero definition - study
Researchers in the University of Galway analysed the strengths and weaknesses of different definitions of net zero.
Fertiliser reduction easier done on beef farms than dairy - Teagasc
Principal research officer at Teagasc's Solohead Farm Dr James Humphreys highlighted during Friday's Signpost webinar how beef farms can also be part of the collective effort to reduce emissions.
16 March 2024 News