N.Ireland
World’s first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
Emissions
Agri-Business
SRUC researchers awarded nearly £700k for livestock emissions project
Researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment which will form part of an ultra-modern...
Environment
Farming and land could be UK's largest source of emissions in a decade - ECIU
Farming and land could be the UK’s largest source of emissions in little more than a decade, according to the...
Agri-Business
Müller invites applications for Next Generation dairy initiative
Müller is inviting applications for the third cohort of its Next Generation initiative which aims to develop and enhance the...
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)...
N.Ireland
Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector
Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture across...
Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
N.Ireland
Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context
Methane inhibitors must work in both a confined feeding and grazing scenario if ruminant agriculture is to meet its climate...
Environment
Rise in nitrous oxide emissions primarily due to farming – research
Global nitrous oxide emissions from human activities have increased by 40% between 1980 and 2020, primarily due to farming practices,...
Environment
Agriculture to be exempt from New Zealand emissions scheme
The New Zealand government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand...
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...
Agri Politics
DAERA to fund up to £250,000 to deliver net zero programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched the latest phase in his department’s partnership...
Environment
Arla Foods Ingredients to cut CO2 emissions by 14,500t
Arla Foods Ingredients is taking a step towards its carbon reduction goals, with the construction of an electric heat pump...
Dairy
Genetics are the key to low farm emissions - BCBC conference
Genetics are the key to lowering farm emissions and improving farm profits, according to speakers at the recent British Cattle...
Environment
COP28: Agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
Almost 200 nations have agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems” at the 28th United Nations (UN)...
Agri-Business
Fonterra aims for 30% on-farm emissions cut by 2030
Fonterra has today (Thursday, November 9) announced that it is targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The...
Dairy
Reducing livestock emissions while improving food security
A livestock and environment researcher has criticised the assumption that lower food production in “sustainable” systems in countries in the...
