Dairy
US dairy farm size set to maintain an upward trajectory
Dairy farm size in the United States (US) looks set to increase further during the period ahead, as economic pressures...
Climate
Environment
Government report calls for methane action plan
The Environment and Climate Change Committee has published its report ‘Methane: keeping up momentum’, which calls for the UK to...
Environment
Copernicus: 2024 expected to be ‘warmest year’ to date
Latest month climate trends point to 2024 being on track to be the “warmest year” on record according to the...
Environment
COP29: Platform launched for farmers to drive climate solutions
A platform to help farmers navigate the current network of agriculture-focused initiatives and programmes on climate action has been launched...
N.Ireland
Great Agri-Food Debate set for Waterford next week
Ireland’s top universities are set to face-off at the semi-final and final stages of this year’s prestigious Great Agri-Food Debate...
Rural Life
Study: Farmers urge banks to prioritise climate and nature
Banks need to radically rethink how they support farmers to shift to farming systems that prioritise climate and nature, according...
Agri-Business
Irish food waste tech company to create 20 new UK jobs
Irish technology company, Positive Carbon, which specialises in food waste reduction technology, has announced the expansion of its operations into...
Dairy
€53m Danish scheme to support more climate-friendly dairy
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €53 million,...
Environment
Calderdale Council's 'peatland pioneer' is shortlisted for environment award
A Calderdale Council employee, referred to as a “peatland pioneer”, has been recognised for her commitment to climate action as...
Agri-Business
Food2Lead broadcast to focus on reshaping the future of food
A Food2Lead the future broadcast by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will focus on rehaping the future of...
Environment
8 projects receive £272k through Scottish Climate Engagement Fund
8 projects will receive support through Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund, with funding totalling £272,000, the government has said. Community workshops,...
N.Ireland
€1.4m for major research project on reducing GHGs in agriculture
Funding of €1.4 million is being provided to a research consortium, involving University of Galway, to pioneer greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Environment
Scotland: More than 10,000ha of peatland restored in the past year
10,360ha of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, with the aiming of reducing harmful emissions...
N.Ireland
April 2024 hottest on record globally
April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
Environment
World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions
The World Bank has today (Tuesday, May 7) launched ‘Recipe for a Livable Planet’ – the first comprehensive global strategic...
N.Ireland
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
N.Ireland
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
Environment
Scotland: Climate Engagement Fund reopens
Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open until Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Organisations across Scotland,...
