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New Zealand farmers fighting back and seeking support
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New Zealand farmers are keen to join in an international effort to bring sound current science and basic common sense back into the debate, writes the Methane Science Accord
8 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Using the lightning effect to create nitrogen
Aidan Brennan reports from the Netherlands, where GEA have launched a new machine that increases the nitrogen content in slurry and reduces emissions.
1 May 2024 Letters
Is methane from livestock really the problem?
"This benign gas is now only acting as padding in the argument" - Mark Connors, Waterford.
Livestock - its role in our economy and ecosystems
Professor Frank O’Mara, president of animal task force and director of Teagasc, outlines the role of livestock in our economy and ecosystem.
1 May 2024 Management
Subsidy for methane-reducing feed additives on the cards
Some of the Government’s €14bn Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund could be directed towards cutting the cost of methane-busting feeds, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
24 April 2024 News
Focus on feed-efficient cattle, says US rancher
Jim Jensen from Wyoming made his views clear on cattle breeding during a visit to the Foyle finishing unit outside Cookstown.
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
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.
27 March 2024 Climate and environment
DAERA engages Oxford academics on emissions
Policy proposals developed by the Department are to be assessed against a climate metric developed by Oxford scientists.
13 March 2024 Northern Ireland
California making methane progress
Breeding more methane efficient animals is permanent and constructive, Prof Frank Mitloehner said.
7 February 2024 Climate and environment
Will Brussels changes change anything?
While concessions announced by the European Commission on Tuesday seem like a win for protesting farmers, they should read the small print.
7 February 2024 Dealer
Fewer cattle and a lot more forestry ‘likely’ needed for emissions cuts
Unprecedented levels of afforestation and a reduction in cattle numbers could be needed to reach net zero, according to the EPA-led climate change assessment report.
31 January 2024 Climate and environment
Cutting national herd ‘likely to be necessary’ for climate - new report
Unprecedented levels of afforestation and a reduction in cattle numbers could be needed to reach net zero, according to the EPA-led climate change assessment report.
25 January 2024 Climate and environment