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Dempsey at Large: Debate over reason behind greenhouse gases heats up

From a narrow farming point of view, the more interesting question is the role of methane.

VIEWPOINTS 30 April 2025

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Reaction to debate on RTÉ radio's 'Hot Mess'

Reaction to debate on RTÉ radio's 'Hot Mess'

LETTERS 30 April 2025

Investments in methane mitigation and on-farm slurry storage

Investments in methane mitigation and on-farm slurry storage

VIEWPOINTS 23 April 2025

Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%

Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%

Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 April 2025

Opinion: rewetting rules a triple threat, but tariffs more immediate worry

Opinion: rewetting rules a triple threat, but tariffs more immediate worry

Opinion: rewetting rules a triple threat, but tariffs more immediate worry

OPINION 8 March 2025

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Methane-reducing science at risk from misinformation

Methane-reducing science at risk from misinformation

Caitríona Morrissey reports on how scientists and regulators were shocked by the recent backlash against methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2024

Ireland to chair global alliance for agricultural greenhouse gases

Ireland to chair global alliance for agricultural greenhouse gases

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister of State with special responsibility for research and development Noel Grealish announced the Global Research Alliance conference.

NEWS 11 December 2024

Farm emissions down 4.6% in Q2 2024

Farm emissions down 4.6% in Q2 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture were down in the first half of this year, driven by lower fertiliser use and fewer cattle in the national herd.

NEWS 11 December 2024

‘No single silver bullet’ to drive major cut in farm emissions

‘No single silver bullet’ to drive major cut in farm emissions

Teagasc modelling has determined that action will be needed on a number of fronts to cut farm emissions as there is no measure that could act as a 'silver bullet'.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2024

Methane and Bovaer: hot air, or should we be concerned?

Methane and Bovaer: hot air, or should we be concerned?

If there isn’t a collective effort to bring our consumers and citizens along with essential technology improvements, don’t be surprised when there's a backlash, warns John Gilliland.

OPINION 11 December 2024

McCarthy to lead €8.5m investment in methane-reducing additives

McCarthy to lead €8.5m investment in methane-reducing additives

GlasPort Bio is a Galway biotechnology company which has developed the methane-reducing feed additive RumenGlas and methane-reducing slurry additive GasAbate.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2024

Letter: why we all need to bat for Bovaer

Letter: why we all need to bat for Bovaer

There is little low-hanging fruit when it comes to reducing agricultural emissions, writes Niall Monaghan.

LETTERS 11 December 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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