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

Dairy farmers made further progress in the transition to lower-emissions chemical fertiliser in 2024, with 40% of the total nitrogen applied in 2024 in the form of protected urea.

Greenhouse gas emissions fell across the average dairy, cattle and sheep farm last year, a report into Irish farm sustainability published this week has revealed.

The 2024 Teagasc Sustainability Report uses the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) to track the progress of Irish dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms in improving their economic, environmental and social sustainability.