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Climate Action Plan

Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European organic farming project

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European organic farming project

Teagasc will play a key role in a major European innovation project to develop practical solutions within the organic farming sector

Report identifies six barriers to cutting agricultural emissions

Environment

4 months ago

Report identifies six barriers to cutting agricultural emissions

The Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy outlined barriers to achieving emissions reduction targets in the agriculture sector.

Average heifer slaughter age increases in 2025

Beef

4 months ago

Average heifer slaughter age increases in 2025

The average slaughter age for heifers increased slightly in 2025, while the average for male cattle declined to 2023 levels.

DAERA hosts public consultation events on draft NI climate plan

N.Ireland

9 months ago

DAERA hosts public consultation events on draft NI climate plan

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging to the public to...

In-person DAERA public consultations on draft NI climate plan set to start

N.Ireland

10 months ago

In-person DAERA public consultations on draft NI climate plan set to start

DAERA will be holding public consultations over the coming month in relation to the draft climate action plan 2023-2027.

Environment

10 months ago

Climate progress report shows action on nutrient storage

The government has published a new progress report which outlines the actions taken or completed as...

Climate progress report shows action on nutrient storage

N.Ireland

11 months ago

DAERA launches public consultation on NI Climate Action Plan

DAERA has today (June 19) launched a 16-week public consultation on Northern Ireland's first Climate Action Plan.

DAERA launches public consultation on NI Climate Action Plan

Environment

1 year ago

'Significant investment' needed to achieve climate targets - farm org

IFA environment chair, John Murphy said the Climate Action Plan, shows agricultural emissions decreased by 4.6% in 2023, compared to 2022.

'Significant investment' needed to achieve climate targets - farm org

Environment

1 year ago

Climate Plan 2025: 'Actions' for land use include ACRES, manure and drained soils

The government's Climate Action Plan 2025 sets out the current state of play in relation to land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF).

Climate Plan 2025: 'Actions' for land use include ACRES, manure and drained soils

Environment

1 year ago

What will the Climate Action Plan 2025 mean for farmers?

The Government has approved the Climate Action Plan 2025 which contains a list of 'actions' for the agricultural sector.

What will the Climate Action Plan 2025 mean for farmers?

Environment

2 years ago

SEAI: 'Significant' gaps to close to meet climate action targets

SEAI has identified 'significant' gaps in its new report published today for Ireland to meet legally binding climate targets

SEAI: 'Significant' gaps to close to meet climate action targets

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Lakeland chair writes to Taoiseach about climate targets

Without new funding and targeted support for the agriculture and industry sectors, the country’s ambitious climate targets will not be hit

Lakeland chair writes to Taoiseach about climate targets

Environment

2 years ago

Taoiseach: We can aspire to be a 'green island' in terms of climate

The latest progress report on the 2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP24) shows continued progress...

Taoiseach: We can aspire to be a 'green island' in terms of climate

Rural Life

2 years ago

Voluntary cow reduction measures remain part of 2024 climate plan

The government has approved the 2024 Climate Action Plan following the completion of a public consultation.

Voluntary cow reduction measures remain part of 2024 climate plan

Environment

2 years ago

Longford County Council publishes 'ambitious' Climate Action Plan

Longford County Council has published what it calls an "ambitious" five-year Climate Action Plan for the county.

Longford County Council publishes 'ambitious' Climate Action Plan

Environment

2 years ago

31 local authority Climate Action Plans are launched

31 local authority Climate Action Plans were launched by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan in Co. Clare.

31 local authority Climate Action Plans are launched

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Biomethane promises must be backed by supports - Smith

The managing director of Local Power has welcomed a commitment from Taoiseach Simon Harris to develop a viable biomethane industry.

Biomethane promises must be backed by supports - Smith

Environment

2 years ago

Galway County Council launches local Climate Action Plan

Galway County Council has launched what it calls an "ambitious" five-year Climate Action Plan, a requirement under the national plan.

Galway County Council launches local Climate Action Plan

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Over 1,000 farmers will participate in the Organic Farming Scheme

Minister Hackett announced today that 1,050 additional farmers will participate in the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) this year

Over 1,000 farmers will participate in the Organic Farming Scheme

Rural Life

2 years ago

Oil and gas boilers installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023

Oil and gas boilers were installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said.

Oil and gas boilers installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023

Environment

2 years ago

IrBEA welcomes mention of biochar in new Climate Action Plan

IrBEA has welcomed the recognition of biochar and BECCS as carbon removal measures in the draft CAP published by the government

IrBEA welcomes mention of biochar in new Climate Action Plan

Environment

2 years ago

Farmers urged to 'have their say' on draft Climate Action Plans

Local authorities across the country have prepared Draft Climate Action Plans for...

Farmers urged to 'have their say' on draft Climate Action Plans

Rural Life

3 years ago

Total fertiliser sales drop by 18% in 2023 - DAFM

Total fertiliser sales in 2023 have fallen by 18% to 1,135,860 tonnes compared to 2022, according to new data from the DAFM

Total fertiliser sales drop by 18% in 2023 - DAFM

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