Adding biochar to farmland soils is widely promoted as a climate-friendly practice, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions can vary. A new study finds that pairing biochar with biogas slurry, a ...

Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers to feed a growing population has often led to soil degradation and a decline in microbial diversity. Scientists are seeking sustainable alternatives that can ...

The IFA is calling for stronger biomethane support, saying farmers need grants, investment certainty and clear policy backing.

Farms produce a lot of waste such as animal droppings, which can be used as a source of energy and as fertiliser. There are various ways of doing it, this is one of them. An efficient and faster way ...

Ireland recently set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture by 25%, which set off bitter exchanges between farmers and environmentalists. This highlighted the difficulty in reaching a ...

Biogas digesters could drive a lucrative new rural industry and also help us achieve our EU renewable energy targets Anaerobic digester In the scramble to cash in on solar panels, wind turbines, ...