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Research initiative launched between Ireland and New Zealand

A new research initiative focusing on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhanced carbon sequestration in ruminant, pasture-based production systems has been launched between Ireland and New Zealand. The launch of the new Joint Research Mechanism (JRM) is a result of the Ministerial Statement on Joint Cooperation in Agriculture between Ireland and New Zealand, made last October. Marking the signing of the MoA, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine…

Agricultural sector largest emitter of GHG

The agricultural sector was the largest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHG) in Northern Ireland in 2019 with a total figure of emissions recorded at 26%. The figures were published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) earlier this week. The findings, based on information provided by the Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI), indicated that the 29 years between 1990 and 2019 showed that emissions initially increased by…

Dairy farmers making significant reduction of emissions but cow population rises

Significant mission efficiencies are being made by Ireland’s dairy farmers, with lower greenhouse gases generated, a new study has revealed. However the 2020 Sustainability report by Teagasc also warned that these efficiencies are being cancelled out by a rising dairy cow population. Dr Cathal Buckley, author of Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development Programme said: “There is a sustainability paradox when results are examined by farm system. “Dairy farms have a…

Fitbit-like monitors help dairy farmers cut milk carbon footprint

UK dairy farms are using Fitbit-like collars to monitor cow health and trialling “poo power” to fuel milk tankers in attempts to reduce their environmental impact. Farmer-owned co-operative Arla, has published a report looking at the carbon footprint of milk using independently assessed data. The study outlines measures farmers can and are taking, such as precision slurry-spreading techniques, using manure for energy, reducing the amount of protein in cow diets…