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Ireland best in Europe for farm carbon monitoring

A network of 28 carbon flux towers dotted all over the country will generate Ireland-specific information on carbon emissions and sequestration which may influence future farming policies.

17 July 2024 Climate and environment
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New Zealand to treat methane differently

A new government in New Zealand has said there needs to be a fresh start and a fresh look at how their grass-based farming is treated.

10 July 2024 News

Positivity on emissions - EPA report

Cutting fertiliser to import feed from outside the country makes no sense.

10 July 2024 Viewpoints
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Securing your future in beef farming

Paul Crosson takes a look at what will be covered on the two main stands at BEEF 2024.

22 June 2024 Breeding & health

Climate change to push NI grass yields up by 17%

Open days for farmers were held at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute in Hillsborough, Co Down on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

19 June 2024 Northern Ireland

Grass yields to rise 17% due to climate change

Open days for farmers were held at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute in Hillsborough, Co Down, on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

19 June 2024 News

Ireland can learn from New Zealand on carbon tax changes

With methane, there is no substitute for ruminant livestock, other than unacceptable destocking, writes Prof Gerry Boyle.

22 May 2024 Viewpoints

EU climate policy marches on

While EU climate policy is marching on, it seems that the EU’s policy plans to shift to sustainable agriculture are stuck. Claire Dupont reports.

19 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
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By degrees: how climate change is already affecting your farm

Professor Conor Murphy from Maynooth University recently spoke about the current and future impact of climate change on farming. Caitríona Morrissey reports.

1 May 2024 News