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Climate and environment
€1bn investment in forestry and rewetting needed to reduce emissions - CCAC
James Hanly
The joint report with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council revealed that Ireland is the worst performing country in the EU in terms of CO2 equivalent emissions per person.
20 February 2025 News
Agricultural research projects among those to receive EPA funding
Four of the agricultural projects are co-funded by the Department of Agriculture.
19 February 2025 Renewables
Ireland remains open for business for data centres under new guidelines
While they will be required to publish their carbon emissions and report use of renewable energy annually, there is no requirement for the centres to run on renewable energy.
Wind energy saves Ireland €1.2bn on gas bills – Wind Energy Ireland
Around one third of Ireland’s electricity came from wind energy last year, saving around €1.2 bn in gas in 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
17 February 2025 Renewables
Arable Conference: Low-carbon emissions from local crops
The annual Arable Conference was held at CAFRE's Greenmount campus.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Tillage carbon calculator almost here
This new tool is going to make a big difference to how carbon emissions are measured on Irish tillage farms.
5 February 2025 News
Free tillage emissions calculator available in Q2 2025
Teagasc is finalising details of a tillage carbon calculator and plans to make it available to farmers free of charge in the coming months.
5 February 2025 News
Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia
Angus cattle are king across much of Australia and the trend is not set to change any time soon, writes Barry Murphy.
5 February 2025 Feature
Swapping CAN for protected urea cuts emissions and costs - Teagasc
Not only is choosing to use protected urea the more sustainable option, it can also be a more cost-effective option, Teagasc maintains.
31 January 2025 News
Carbon payment from Boortmalt: the details so far
Boortmalt has teamed up with Soil Capital to calculate carbon emissions on farms and pay for carbon storage and sustainable farming practices.
22 January 2025 News
Tenders sought for Kildare wetlands restoration
The team is tasked with creating a restoration plan for a calcareous fen and associated habitats at Pollardstown Fen SAC with the aim of implementing measures an monitoring.
14 January 2025 Climate and environment
New year, new minister, same challenges
Retaining the nitrates derogation will be the first real test of the new minister.
1 January 2025 Dealer