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A collection of the latest news, views and analysis on the subject of sustainable farming and meeting the 25by30 emission targets.

<p>Recycling-derived fertiliser can be sourced from animal manure, urban waste, human waste in the form of sewage sludge and treated products. Picture: Andy Gibson.</p>

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MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

In October an interactive workshop will be held to propose the use of recycling-derived fertilisers as a sustainable alternative for farmers.

<p>HVO fuels are not yet available in sufficient quantities. They are sought after in other sectors, such as aviation and shipping.</p>

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Agriculture vs aviation: Who wins the battle for biofuel?

<p>For the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, an added tax on fertiliser imports into the EU makes food production more expensive.</p>

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Farmers and climate body united in concern over the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Trifolium pratense in full bloom.

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Putting nature on the balance sheet: EU eyes biodiversity credit market

Flock of sheep standing on knoll with hill-country behind.

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Australia and New Zealand take aim at UK meat market

Tirlán and ESB partner on 8MW solar farm to power Ballyragget dairy facility

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Tirlán and ESB partner on 8MW solar farm to power Ballyragget dairy facility

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Dairy cows eating silage from a trough early morning, United Kingdom

Scientists accuse Ireland and New Zealand of methane ‘accounting trick’

Climate researchers at the University of Oxford came up with GWP* about six years ago, as a better way for governments to set emissions targets for different greenhouse gases

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Small changes add up on emissions

Irish Examiner view: Small changes add up on emissions

Every part of the world exists in delicate balance

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Beyond Methane: How a new feed additive is revolutionising Irish farming

Beyond Methane: How a new feed additive is revolutionising Irish farming

The ‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ conference heard about one study which showed that RumenGlas was linked to a 12% improvement in growth rate and feed efficiency, alongside a 10% reduction in methane emissions

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

ABP marks ten years of on-farm climate research at Carlow Demonstration Farm

Demo farm reports 32% lower emissions with more profitable cattle

The 280-acre dairy-to-beef farm, owned by the Sheppard family, has partnered with ABP since 2015, with the aim of testing and validating practical on-farm solutions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from beef production

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

a big tractor with a manure spreader is injecting a field in the dutch countryside

Rise in low-emission slurry spreading puts Ireland on track for ammonia target

The move away from fossil fuel use in power generation and residential heating has also been key in driving down emissions in three of the five key air pollutants: sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Feeding time

Farm View: With Bovaer, scientific promise meets public scepticism

Despite its huge potential to reduce agricultural methane emissions, public trust in the product has been seriously dented after wild conspiracy theories were left to spread unchecked for several weeks

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Aerial View of Tractor, Preparing the Potato Field For The New Season

Government sets out next phase of agriculture emission target plans

Actions planned this year to reduce agricultural emissions are listed in the Government's recently published third Climate Action Plan

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Less gas, same grass: Bovaer, where is it now?

Less gas, same grass: Bovaer, where is it now?

Bovaer inventor attempts to smooth over concerns presenting on the science behind the methane-reducing feed additive after media storm surrounding the product earlier this year

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Soil checking

Carbon farming framework likely to take years to develop

It is likely to take years before the next steps towards a carbon farming framework for Ireland could be completed

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

cows in the meadow

Could two be better than many when it comes to sward species?

Multi-species swards typically include PRG, cocksfoot, Timothy, red and white clover, chicory and plantain herbs

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Cows and Windmill

Greenpeace secures court victory over Dutch nitrogen emissions

The court in The Hague ordered the government to meet its target of reducing the emissions to legally allowed levels in 50% of all affected nature reserves by 2030, or be fined €10m

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

LNG tanker is passing by Singapore Strait.

Ciarán Brennan: Government is letting bills mount up rather than deal with climate change

Ireland faces an eye-watering €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets but the Government is prioritising short-term economic growth over environmental protections

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

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Stephen Cadogan: EU industry gets green rule rollbacks — will farmers get the same?

The proposals, which need European Parliament and Council of the EU approval to become law, have given farmers hope for equally generous treatment when the agriculture commissioner's simplification package for the agrifood sector is announced later in the spring

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

CSO's new index on environmental impact of agriculture prompts backlash from dairy farmers

CSO's new index on environmental impact of agriculture prompts backlash from dairy farmers

ICMSA questions CSO’s focus on agriculture, claiming other high-emission sectors, such as transport, have received less scrutiny

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Dairygold increases sustainability bonus

Dairygold increases sustainability bonus

Dairygold’s updated Grassroots Milk Supplier Sustainability Bonus will now offer a 33% increase in the payment, resulting in approximately €14m being paid out to participating farmers annually.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

‘Future-proofing’ farm buildings at EuroTier

‘Future-proofing’ farm buildings at EuroTier

The farm building sector faces several challenges, including labour shortages due to competition from the industrial building and housing sectors and evolving animal welfare requirements.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Will biogas sort out Ireland's decarbonisation needs, or will it just leave a bad smell?

Will biogas sort out Ireland's decarbonisation needs, or will it just leave a bad smell?

Ireland's ambitious targets for biomethane — turning waste into gas — has inspired a wave of planning applications but community groups are raising concerns about the regulation of the new industry

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Fried insects, Exotic Asian food. Fried Insect or Bugs fried on Street food in Thailand

S Stephen Cadogan: Animal welfare protections look set to move down the food chain

The question of whether insects are sentient beings is now being discussed

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Stephen Cadogan: Tracking the public's knowledge of climate change

Stephen Cadogan: Tracking the public's knowledge of climate change

Only 36% of the Irish people who are most knowledgeable about climate change identify agriculture as Ireland’s largest source of the pollution

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Stricter nutrient management measures on the cards

Stricter nutrient management measures on the cards

Many are proposed to come into effect from January 1.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Grass fed beef cattle hereford heifers feeding from trough during drought

Feed efficiency can help both your pocket and the planet

Kate Keogh, David Kenny and Mark McGee of Teagasc report on research that makes one animal more feed-efficient than another.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Despite progress, Ireland faces a highly complex climate challenge, EPA warns

Despite progress, Ireland faces a highly complex climate challenge, EPA warns

The Environmental Protection Agency’s flagship 2024 State of the Environment report has rated Ireland as 'poor' overall

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Stephen Cadogan: You thought all you had to do was produce food and get paid a fair price for it

Stephen Cadogan: You thought all you had to do was produce food and get paid a fair price for it

Eurocrats are blaming farmer protests across Europe earlier this year on rising societal tensions across the bloc and a 'growing divide between rural and urban areas'

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Utah dairy farm

Feed strategies could slash cattle emissions by up to 60%

While significant progress has been made in all areas of dairy science research, from genetics to animal health and welfare, to reduce emissions dairy nutrition has emerged as a particularly impactful area.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year

Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year

Judges for this year's Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition are on the hunt for farmers who are growing and utilising high levels of grass in a sustainable way.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

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