Greenhouse gases

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

GWP* could be used in place of the current metric for measuring greenhouse gases like methane. However, some controversies surround proposed new metric.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

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Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

NEWS 9 July 2026

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

NEWS 8 July 2026

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Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its greenhouse gas emissions projections for the period 2025-2055.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

The new project aims to identify practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2025

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

The driving factors behind a fall in farm sector emissions in Q3 2025 was a contraction of cattle herds and a drop in fertiliser sales, EPA figures show.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 November 2025

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

Construction of a new emissions research facility at AFBI Hillsborough is to start later this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2025

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Tom O’Dwyer is the head of climate and biodiversity knowledge transfer at Teagasc and is looking at emissions targets.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 11 November 2025

Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

A total of 17,250 farms have signed up to AgNav to measure their carbon footprints. In 2026 private advisers are to be given access to the tool.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions from livestock is essential in reducing agriculture’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 11 November 2025

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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