Agri-Business
Tackling emissions through methane-reducing masks for cows
A new strategic partnership aims to tackle methane emissions in the dairy industry - through the use of methane-reducing masks...
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Agri-Business
Biomethane boost: NI biogas plant to power ‘green’ trucks with food waste
A biogas plant which will produce biomethane to power 10 trucks is set to go live in Northern Ireland in...
Machinery
Video: Methane-powered tractor to enter New Holland range this year
New Holland Agriculture is driving forward its Clean Energy Leader strategy, with its T6 methane-powered tractor reaching the final stages...
Environment
Oil and gas industry commits to new framework for reporting methane
In a move that will help tackle one of the “biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis”, major...
Environment
Oxford professor calls on EU to change methane calculation definition
The European Commission has been called on by an Oxford University professor to change its methods of calculating methane emissions...
Arable
Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner
A “major, new narrative” on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely supported by the science community – but...
Environment
UK study to develop and adapt technology to monitor methane production in outdoor cattle
Researchers in Scotland are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle. The study, which...
Machinery
New Holland’s futuristic methane-powered tractor wins big
New Holland has received the prestigious Good Design award for its methane-powered concept tractor. The award was bestowed by the...
Machinery
Prototype Massey Fergusons to run on bio-methane?
AGCO is reportedly designing a bio-methane powered version of its Massey Ferguson 7700 Series tractors. A current-generation, diesel-powered version (a...
Machinery
New Holland unveil new methane powered tractor at Cereals 2016
UK and Irish farmers got a first-hand look at New Holland’s new methane powered T6.180 tractor at Cereals 2016. James...
Dairy
Cattle feed additive will cut methane emissions by 30%
A cattle feed additive has been found to cut bovine methane production by 30%, without affecting the health of the...
Machinery
Watch this video of New Holland's methane-powered tractor
The T6 Methane Power tractor is a second-generation prototype based on a standard New Holland T6 tractor. But, what makes...
Dairy
Methane emissions now being measured by laser guns
Laser guns are being used to measure methane emissions from dairy cows with the aim of breeding cattle for future...
N.Ireland
20 NI farms signed up to new initiative to reduce GHG emissions
A total of 20 farms in Northern Ireland have signed up to the newly launched initiative, UK Dairy Carbon Network....
N.Ireland
Queen’s University Belfast launches new veterinary biosciences degree
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has launched new graduate and post-graduate degree courses in veterinary biosciences. The first tranche of undergraduate...
N.Ireland
DAERA hosts public consultation events on draft NI climate plan
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging to the public to have their say on Northern...
N.Ireland
Genomics ‘can deliver positive change’ for sheep sector – specialist
Genomic information can have a variety of potential uses for sheep breeders. Senior Signet Breeding specialist, Laura Eyles, has highlighted...
N.Ireland
Watch out for bloat in your herd this summer
During the second half of the grazing season, pastures are often lush and high in legume content which, if not...
