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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>(Left to right) Adam Mulcahy, Joanna Przyborksa, Jagdeep Kumar Nayak, James Gaffey and co-director of CircBio Group, CABR, MTU, Paddy Fitzgerald at the new MTU biorefinery set up on the Kerry campus. Photo: Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD</p>

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MTU launches Ireland’s first pilot biorefinery in Kerry

The facility will develop technologies that convert the country’s grasslands into a range of products, including high-quality animal feeds, human-grade protein, prebiotics, flavours and bioenergy

<p>All remaining soil sample results or soil sample exemption forms must be submitted by February 28, 2026, as soil sampling is a key requirement of ACRES. Picture :Noel Bennett</p>

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Key updates for ACRES participants revealed

<p>From left: Alan Poole, Dr Cheryl Poole and MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú at the awards ceremony in Brussels.</p>

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Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award

Closeup of machine spreading fertilizer

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Nitrates derogation extension for Ireland still far from a 'done deal'

Dried Black soldier fly larvae, calci worms food wildlife birds

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Environmental benefits of insect protein overstated, say researchers

Milk in the Making

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Norwegian co-op pauses use of Bovaer with suppliers

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Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

The Buttimer family farm, which supplies Lisavaird Co-op, was named the overall winner of the 2025 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Rows of young plug plants growing in a field

Organic farming scheme now open for applications

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said funding of €58.6m was allocated in the budget to support organic farmers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Following reports of concern regarding cattle health an investigation is currently ongoing In Denmark into the feed supplement proven to reduce methane, Bovaer.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

A field of red clover in Derbyshire, UK.

Department starts payments for 2025 multi-species and red clover silage measures

Farmers who have applied and are eligible under the multi-species sward and red clover silage measures will begin to receive payments for their 2025 crop.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Teagasc opens new research and innovation centre at Johnstown Castle

Teagasc opens new research and innovation centre at Johnstown Castle

The new laboratories at NASRIC will further support research in water quality, soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon farming, nutrient efficiency and farmland biodiversity

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Commissioner: Farmers’ environmental work ‘not in vain’ as derogation talks intensify

Is this likely to be Ireland’s last derogation?

The draft proposals for the sixth Nitrates Action Programme include additional slurry storage and a mandatory nutrient balance number for every farm — a measure aimed at ensuring farmers track what nutrients are entering and leaving their holdings

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Last day of month - payment deadline. Calculator with money on the calendar with last day of month.

Department starts paying out €1.4m to farmers to directly address on-farm environmental issues

Over €1.4m will be paid to 588 farmers in this round of NPI payments under the ACRES scheme

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Grazing Cows

Irish farms produce enough protein for 30 million people

Report shows the average dairy farm generates enough protein per hectare to meet the yearly requirement of 20 people, while the corresponding figures for the average tillage, cattle and sheep farm are 15, four and three, respectively

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

Minister Heydon was met with a 1,000 plus crowd at the IFA's Nitrates Derogation national meeting at Corrin Mart, Fermoy.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

A recent interactive workshop held by the University of Limerick showcased recycling-derived fertilisers as a viable option for Irish farmers and agricultural stakeholders

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Shaping tomorrow’s agriculture: Lessons from award-winning farmers

Shaping tomorrow’s agriculture: Lessons from award-winning farmers

While farming often makes headlines for its environmental challenges, the judging panel explained that many farmers are already making remarkable progress.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

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.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Home Heating Autumn

Agriculture vs aviation: Who wins the battle for biofuel?

In tests, fuel made from hydrotreated vegetable oil proved a practical alternative to reducing the carbon footprint of agriculture

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

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

Tax be levied on imports into the EU of iron and steel, cement, fertiliser, aluminium, hydrogen, and electricity

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Trifolium pratense in full bloom.

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

The European Commission envisages nature credits offering new income opportunities for farmers, foresters, fishers, landowners and local communities that restore ecosystems

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

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

Australia and New Zealand take aim at UK meat market

With Irish herds declining and domestic UK production increasingly constrained, Australian suppliers are establishing themselves as a reliable premium alternative

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

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

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

Tirlán’s 8MW solar farm will supply a third of Ballyragget’s electricity and cut carbon by 2,100 tonnes annually

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

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

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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

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