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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.
3 December 2024 Management
Keep drinking water clean for housed cattle
Providing clean drinking water is a key part of winter management in housed cattle, but it is a task that is often overlooked.
3 December 2024 News
Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required - EPA
Over 4,500 farms are due to be inspected by county councils in 2025, up from 3,346 in 2024.
Important day for Irish democracy and Irish farmers
This election matters to farmers - and farmers matter to the outcome of this election.
30 November 2024 News
Researchers favour farm P balance calculation
Lowering the phosphorus balance on farms will quickly lead to improved water quality in NI, research shows.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: no water but all the rain
Water supply issues have created extra work on Tommy Moyles' farm at the weekend and he is now going to have to look at alternative water storage options.
27 November 2024 Farmer Writes
One third of farms failed council inspections in 2023
The control of soiled water was a major issue on farms inspected by county councils in 2023.
27 November 2024 News
Find out how to access water quality funds at Meath event next week
The farm event will take place on a farm in Moynalty, Co Meath, on Tuesday 3 December.
26 November 2024 Climate and environment
Fragmented farms hit hardest by water charge hike
Farmers with multiple mains connections are among those who witnessed the sharpest spike in their Uisce Éireann bills from October.
25 November 2024 News
Moyvalley Meats fined €4,000 for emissions breaches
The Co Kildare-based beef and lamb processor appeared in Naas District Court on Monday 4 November.
19 November 2024 News
Teagasc conference to address future challenges for Irish dairy farmers
'Robust dairying for future challenges’ is the theme of Teagasc's dairy conference this year.
18 November 2024 News
Dairy Management: cold weather won’t affect Dairy Day
A colder front moving in from the north is the first noticeable sign of winter, writes Aidan Brennan.
18 November 2024 Management