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ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
James Hanly
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
18 November 2024 News
Met Éireann issues snow warning for four counties
Met Éireann's outlook for the week is cold with frost and icy patches alongside wintry showers for some.
13 November 2024 News
Election battles in every corner of the country
In our first election preview, we visit the four corners of Ireland to look at the West Cork, Donegal, Cavan-Monaghan and Wexford constituencies
New farm safety initiative rolled out in classrooms
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched two pilot school events, in Clontibret National School, Co Monaghan and Kilmihil National School Co Clare to showcase their new education resource.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Over 1,000 cattle reported stolen or missing so far in 2024
Some 80 cattle, mostly over 30 months old, were reported stolen from Mayo in 2024.
6 November 2024 News
Less than two weeks to slurry deadline
The closed period for slurry application this autumn commences on Tuesday 1 October.
18 September 2024 News
Decision looms for Nephin’s first AD plant in Mayo
A decision is due shortly on Nephin Renewable Gas's first anaerobic digestion plant in Mayo, with plans to submit planning applications for up to five more plants by the end of the year.
21 August 2024 News
15 dead roosters found in Monaghan cock fighting investigation
Gardaí are investigating the suspected animal welfare incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday 27 July 2024.
29 July 2024 News
Limestone flock lands €4,000 for champion Blue Texel
Adam Woods reports from the Irish Blue Texel Sheep Society export sale in Carrick-on-Shannon at the weekend.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Supermacs spends over €13m per year on Irish beef
Adam Woods reports from BEEF 2024, which took place at Teagasc, Grange last week.
3 July 2024 News
Agri jobs: excavator and tractor drivers wanted
A Dublin-based company is looking for a number of excavator drivers with relevant experience, while tractor drivers are required by a Kilkenny-based company.
22 June 2024 News
Co Monaghan family wins Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards
Brian, Gene and Gene (junior) McGinnity, who farm in partnership at Scotstown, Co Monaghan, took home the top prize.
20 June 2024 News