The dark mysteries of the soil beneath our feet Soil is a complex matrix and its chemical composition often depends on the location in the landscape, the parent material underneath, and the influence of ... Agriculture • 17 Sep 21
All you need to know about urban farming As long as there have been cities, there has been urban agriculture of some description Urban farming • 03 Sep 20
Burping and flatulence: methane gas emissions and cows Research is looking at how to reduce methane emissions from cattle Farming • 01 Sep 20
Can we plant 22 million trees a year? The government's ambitious plan to plant 440 million trees by 2040 to tackle emissions faces significant barriers Climate Change • 19 Sep 19
What did James Joyce have to say about the Irish beef industry? Dive into Ulysses and you'll find much about cattle - and the economic relationship between Ireland and Britain James Joyce • 20 Aug 19
Life after phosphorus: why we need to rethink crop fertilisation European agriculture is highly dependent on phosphate for fertilisation, but with supplies running out, we have to change our attitude towards waste and treat it ... Farming • 10 Jun 19
Why methane matters so much in climate change planning We need to urgently and aggressively address methane emissions in climate mitigation policy planning Climate Change • 13 Feb 19
How drones will revolutionise farming Drones could become the farmer's new best friend when it comes to monitoring crops and cattle Farming • 10 Jan 19
The future of tractors Get set for expensive machines, natural gas powered farm vehicles, precision agriculture, big data and even driverless tractors Farming • 05 Dec 18
What is the Ploughing all about? Europe's biggest outdoor agri-business event is basically the Electric Picnic for farmers and should be on everyone's bucket list Ploughing 2019 • 11 Sep 19
How do cows deal with the heat? Farmers help cattle cope with the heat with sunscreen, flavoured ice blocks and paddling pools for cows Cows • 21 Jul 21
Why has a wet island run out of water? While significant investment is needed to repair our water infrastructure, there is an urgent need for water stewardship and conservation Water • 19 Jul 18
Should we have an environmental levy on meat and milk in Ireland? One-third of Ireland's emissions come from agriculture, with a large portion of that coming from cattle alone. Environment • 25 Jun 18
Can maths help farmers grow more grass and feed more animals? New research is examining how changes in the type of seeds planted can result in a higher yield of grassland big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
The secret life of cows Just like humans, every cow has a personality, from the quiet ones to the ones who will jump, run and swim to get away from ... Cows • 04 Sep 19
Will cow poo be more valuable than milk in 2030? The future of Irish farming may well be slurry. big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Why agriculture should clean up its act Opinion: the continued use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers will lead to more heat in the atmosphere, more skin cancer and more respiratory problems Climate Change • 29 Mar 18
