Environment
FAO: ‘Strong support and solidarity’ needed to improve the world’s soils
Improving and maintaining the health of at least 50% of soils worldwide by 2030 will require “strong support and solidarity”,...
Environment
Environment
Environment Minister launches new Pollinator Action Plan
Minister for the Environment, Rebecca Pow today (Monday, May 23), launched the government’s new Pollinator Action Plan (PAP) which sets...
Environment
Six Scottish islands to be carbon neutral by 2040
Six Scottish islands have been chosen to partake in a project which would see them aim to become carbon neutral...
Agri-Business
Report: Severe impact of weather events on food security
High-impact weather and climate events caused major issues for food security in 2021, according to a new report published today...
Environment
Report says wildfires in national park are inevitable
There is a major risk of ‘catastrophic’ wildfires engulfing swathes of one of England’s leading national parks, according to a...
Agri-Business
New Zealand accelerates efforts to lower agricultural emissions
The New Zealand government has committed NZ$710 million (€430 million) over the next four years to speed up efforts to...
N.Ireland
Can the promise of biomethane be fully realised?
The results of a study, looking at the potential for biomethane production in Northern Ireland, show considerable promise. However, those...
Rural Life
Biomethane volumes in NI much greater than estimated
Turning livestock manure and grass silage into biomethane could help to meet Northern Ireland's demand for energy as well as...
Agri-Business
Ukraine conflict presents supply challenges for plant-based sector
A new survey carried out by food awareness organisation, ProVeg International, has revealed the impact of the ongoing war in...
Agri-Business
Study shows 11% methane drop in supplemented dairy cows
A new study has shown that cumulative methane output was reduced by almost 11% in dairy cows that received a...
N.Ireland
Can cultured meat create a sustainable food system?
Food awareness organisation ProVeg International will be speaking on the potential of cultured meat to create a sustainable food system...
Dairy
Fonterra to expand trial on reducing methane emissions to more farms
New Zealand dairy cooperative, Fonterra, is to expand a trial which uses seaweed to reduce methane emissions from cows. In...
Environment
New Environmental Farmers Group sets out its ambitions
Nature will be protected and enhanced on an unprecedented scale, with the formation of a pioneering new landscape-scale partnership of...
Environment
Scottish water warming rapidly - report
A report published today (Wednesday, April 27) has revealed that 97% of monitored Scottish lochs and reservoirs increased in temperature...
Agri-Business
Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture
To achieve international climate objectives and to keep 1.5°C of global warming within reach, engaging with agriculture is vital, according...
Environment
Pair ordered to pay £240,000 for injecting waste into fields
Two men have been ordered to pay costs over £24,000 for illegally disposing of liquid waste from chemical toilets, abattoir...
N.Ireland
Leave No Trace Ireland joins NI Environment Link
Leave No Trace (LNT) Ireland has become a member of the Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) and will now work...
Environment
New mapping tool to aid farmers in constructing renewable energy projects
Soaring energy prices and the need to replace lost revenues as agricultural incomes come under pressure is driving fresh interest...
