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Methane | Nitrogen | Carbon | Biodiversity | Diversification | Food Systems | Adaptation | Supporting Policy
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Methane
2026
Rapeseed by-products show promise for reducing methane emissions from beef cattle
Profitable and environmentally efficient pasture-based dairy-beef production systems
From cow burps to soil breath: how farm emissions are measured (RTE Brainstorm)
2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Getting grass greener? (TResearch article)
Adoption of MACC measures needed for substantial reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
Methane suppressing feed additives – Teagasc’s ongoing research
Farmer buy-in key to ag emissions journey
Enteric methane: generating new baselines
2024
NZAGRC and Teagasc on breeding low methane emitting animals
2023
Agriculture’s role in biomethane production
Rumen and methane – Research Update
Promising results from methane reducing feed additive in Irish winter-milk system
Enteric methane – facts and solutions
Advancements in feed and manure additives research to reduce methane emissions
Rumen microbiome as a predictor of methane output
Using genetics to reduce methane emissions from the Irish sheep sector
2022
Using genetics to reduce methane output from cattle systems
Strategies to reduce methane emissions from Irish beef production
Nitrogen
2026
Understanding how nitrogen management affects climate and water quality
One slurry in, two products out
Red clover silage: The beef performance benefits
Reducing N inputs with multi species swards
Biochar research to focus on emissions reductions and nutrient losses
Reducing emissions from nitrogen fertiliser
Potential of plantain as an approach to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions
Greener diets for Europe’s farm animals
2025
Red clover silage: When’s best to feed?
Using red clover silage during the first winter
An update on the performance of protected urea
Protected urea: reducing emissions while sustaining production
Clover increases suckler cattle growth rates
Triple A: Abating Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards
LESS slurry spreading delivers air quality improvements
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024?
Research funding for technologies to reduce and account for GHG emissions
2024
Plantain Power: Reducing Nitrate Leaching in Pasture Systems
Digging into Solutions: Soils and Carbon Sequestration
Preparing to get nitrogen applications back on track
2023
Reaping the rewards from sustainability measures in Co. Leitrim
How these dairy farmers more than halved chemical nitrogen applications
Nitrogen uptake by catch crops and catch crop uptake by farmers
Why you must use less bagged nitrogen
Reducing emissions from fertiliser focus of ‘Flagship’ project
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health
How to reduce nitrogen losses at farm level
How these dairy farmers more than halved chemical nitrogen applications
Precision nitrogen management – what is it and why is it required?
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake
Management of nitrogen in late-sown malting barley
2022
Nitrogen strategy on clover swards – what does the research say?
Gaseous nitrogen losses in agricultural sources and mitigation
Carbon
2025
Developing a Carbon Farming Framework in Ireland
Raised Bogs and Fens: Nature’s Carbon Vaults Need Different Care
Experts updated on the status of Ireland’s Essential Climate Variables monitoring network
Quantifying habitats and carbon stored on Signpost Farms
Agriculture – a powerful tool for carbon sequestration and emissions reduction?
From the ground up: ten years of SIS
2024
‘Standardising of carbon credits an opportunity to bring money into agriculture’
Assessing soil carbon stocks accurately
Lowering the carbon footprint of pasture-based milk production at Solohead
2023
Soil carbon capture – an effective tool to combat climate change
How plants in your garden remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Optimising carbon storage of peat key focus of workshop
Carbon stocks and sequestration in hedgerows
Learnings from France: How farmers can be paid for reducing their carbon footprint
How plants in your garden remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Biodiversity
2026
Actions to support farmland biodiversity
FarmBioNet at the Farming for Nature Festival
Projects working together – news from the FarmBioNet and SAFER workshop
Ponds in the spotlight: Understanding their role for pollinators
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Have your say: What are your thoughts on pollinator conservation in agriculture?
Exploring a new BASELINE for Irish agriculture
2025
The secret life of the solitary bee (RTE Brainstorm)
Biodiversity and productivity can go hand in hand
FarmBioNet workshop brings farmers together to share biodiversity knowledge
How can we help the solitary bee?
What is biodiversity and how can we help?
Practical Solutions for Pollinator-Friendly Farming
Why Solitary Bees love ‘No Mow May’
Tree diversity builds climate resilience and boosts economic return
Funding for Teagasc projects under international strand of DAFM’s Research Programme
New guidelines on riparian buffer zones
Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland
Protecting farmland biodiversity without even realising it
Farming and Biodiversity National Network launched
The shamrock: More than just a symbol of Ireland
Boosting Biodiversity: The FarmBioNet Project Kicks-off
2024
New biodiversity pilot project brings Dexter cows to Galway City
2023
Where farming and biodiversity unite
Biodiversity enhancement on farmland through high-diversity landscape features
Assessing the biodiversity management practices of your linear habitats
Improving the biodiversity value of your forest
Improving biodiversity on farm
How farmers can support biodiversity
2022
Diversification
2026
Associating climate change mitigation with protein security
The latest developments in Irish apple production
Pathways to increase protein self-sufficiency
Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project
2025
Agroforestry conference explores trees, food and future farming
Harnessing Ireland’s marine bio-resources in a sustainable, circular way
Farmer acceptance of bioeconomy innovations – the key influences
EU project ShapingBio offers recommendations for a competitive EU Bioeconomy
Leaf it to science (TResearch article)
Building resilience in Irish forests from the roots up
The role of native riparian forests in protecting upland rivers
Regional Collaboration Key to Unlocking Ireland’s Bioeconomy Potential
Exploring Farm Diversification: Foraging
Celebrating the Global Impact of the Potato
From fava beans to future foods: researchers turn to plant-based proteins for a healthier planet
Going viral: How viruses can help fight mushroom pathogens
What role will meat alternatives play in Ireland’s future?
Industrial Hemp Conference Demonstrates Ireland’s Potential in Sustainable Agriculture and Industry
Rooting innovation: shaping Ireland’s apple future
More Crops, Less Water: A Case for Smart Irrigation
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
How you can help save Ireland’s native ash tree
2024
Research Update: Safeguarding Ireland’s ash trees
Using data to adapt Irish forests to a changing climate
FitForests –Ensuring correct tree species choice to address climate change uncertainties
Food Systems
2026
Food systems for the future at Bloom 2026
Plant-based ingredient opportunities for Ireland’s tillage and food sector showcased
Teagasc research reveals nutritional potential of Irish-grown oats
Teagasc researchers secure DAFM funding for four new food and agriculture projects
Advancing solutions to Ireland’s food waste challenge
2025
Hybrid burgers: Meat meets plants…
The countless hidden connections between our food, health and planet
What role will meat alternatives play in Ireland’s future?
2024
A place for meat and dairy protein in a sustainable diet?
Ireland’s plant protein potential: what is holding us back?
2023
Supporting farmers to deliver sustainable food systems
Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insights
Adaptation
2026
Current status of broadleaf weed resistance
Windthrow and what we can do to build resilience
2025 wild oat testing reveals new resistance types and concerning levels
2025
How farmers perceive climate resilience adaptation measures
Building climate resilience on Irish farms (TResearch article)
Building resilience in Irish forests: Learning from storms and adapting for the future