Methane

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

The number of US farms capturing biogas has more than doubled in five years, with agricultural projects now focused on producing biomethane.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

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Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

NEWS 11 August 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

LETTERS 15 July 2026

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

FARM SAFETY 12 July 2026

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

Editorial: land use review report shelved

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026

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Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% in 2030 compared to 2018. As of 2025, emissions have fallen by 14.5%.

NEWS 15 March 2026

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

The research will also explore farmer and consumer attitudes towards methane mitigation technologies and develop improved methods for measuring methane emissions.

NEWS 15 March 2026

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

Research is under way at Teagasc Grange to identify beef genetics which produce lower methane emissions.

NEWS 15 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

Dempsey at Large: setting our livestock and methane targets

New Zealand is seeing an increase in its beef herd while its dairy herd slowly declines

VIEWPOINTS 15 March 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 15 March 2026

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

The industry has been reacting to the news that the Government’s anaerobic digestion plans are at risk due to the decision by the EU on its Renewable Heat Obligation scheme.

NEWS 15 March 2026

Beef farmers wanted for new climate project

Beef farmers wanted for new climate project

The project aims to help beef farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing practical solutions on farm.

NEWS 15 March 2026

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