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I see the problem. Our population is too low. If we had UK's population density, we would have similar emissions per capita. Has anyone done a table for emissions per area?
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I see the problem. Our population is too low. If we had UK's population density, we would have similar emissions per capita. Has anyone done a table for emissions per area?
We haven't enough people to dilute the emissions. We need more people!
December 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We haven't enough people to dilute the emissions. We need more people!
Thomas, what is your opinion on the current measurement system, where emissions from FFs go to consumer and emissions from food production go to producer. Ireland will find it difficult to find major reductions in this system.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thomas, what is your opinion on the current measurement system, where emissions from FFs go to consumer and emissions from food production go to producer. Ireland will find it difficult to find major reductions in this system.
That implies that you will only be satisfied when there are no emissions from farming. Good luck with that.
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
That implies that you will only be satisfied when there are no emissions from farming. Good luck with that.
The first thing we know is that every capital project, such as new roads, greenways, pipelines lead to TB outbreaks. I suggest a proper survey and vaccine programme before they start digging.
Milk from TB reactors is currently land spread on farm, increasing risk of spread. Pasteurise it and use it
Milk from TB reactors is currently land spread on farm, increasing risk of spread. Pasteurise it and use it
October 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The first thing we know is that every capital project, such as new roads, greenways, pipelines lead to TB outbreaks. I suggest a proper survey and vaccine programme before they start digging.
Milk from TB reactors is currently land spread on farm, increasing risk of spread. Pasteurise it and use it
Milk from TB reactors is currently land spread on farm, increasing risk of spread. Pasteurise it and use it
Do you really think farmers want to kill badgers? Why would we want the extra cost?
I look forward to your solution to the bovine TB issue in Ireland. All suggestions are welcome.
I look forward to your solution to the bovine TB issue in Ireland. All suggestions are welcome.
October 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Do you really think farmers want to kill badgers? Why would we want the extra cost?
I look forward to your solution to the bovine TB issue in Ireland. All suggestions are welcome.
I look forward to your solution to the bovine TB issue in Ireland. All suggestions are welcome.
You can't test milk for TB. Farmers have been hoping for a milk test for years, but we're told that it's too unreliable. A milk test would be a huge advantage in TB detection. We use it to monitor several health factors.
The human BCG vaccine in Ireland for humans was discontinued in 2015.
The human BCG vaccine in Ireland for humans was discontinued in 2015.
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You can't test milk for TB. Farmers have been hoping for a milk test for years, but we're told that it's too unreliable. A milk test would be a huge advantage in TB detection. We use it to monitor several health factors.
The human BCG vaccine in Ireland for humans was discontinued in 2015.
The human BCG vaccine in Ireland for humans was discontinued in 2015.
It is a human transmissible disease. That's why it gets the funding
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It is a human transmissible disease. That's why it gets the funding
"concluded that food systems are the biggest culprit in pushing Earth to the brink of thresholds for a livable planet."
So, food systems are the main culprit now? Not fossil fuels?
I've heard it all now
So, food systems are the main culprit now? Not fossil fuels?
I've heard it all now
October 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"concluded that food systems are the biggest culprit in pushing Earth to the brink of thresholds for a livable planet."
So, food systems are the main culprit now? Not fossil fuels?
I've heard it all now
So, food systems are the main culprit now? Not fossil fuels?
I've heard it all now
The EPA says that agriculture is the top cause of water pollution. That's not surprising since it is the only industry that has most of the waterways running through its workplace.
I'm not aware of the EPA saying that spreading too much slurry is the vast majority of the cause.
I'm not aware of the EPA saying that spreading too much slurry is the vast majority of the cause.
September 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The EPA says that agriculture is the top cause of water pollution. That's not surprising since it is the only industry that has most of the waterways running through its workplace.
I'm not aware of the EPA saying that spreading too much slurry is the vast majority of the cause.
I'm not aware of the EPA saying that spreading too much slurry is the vast majority of the cause.
Silt/soil runoff from fields and mountains
Leaves/pines from forests
Tyre compounds and oil in runoff from roads
There's probably lots more, but that's for starters
Leaves/pines from forests
Tyre compounds and oil in runoff from roads
There's probably lots more, but that's for starters
September 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Silt/soil runoff from fields and mountains
Leaves/pines from forests
Tyre compounds and oil in runoff from roads
There's probably lots more, but that's for starters
Leaves/pines from forests
Tyre compounds and oil in runoff from roads
There's probably lots more, but that's for starters
Yes, there are a number of them.
Artificial fertiliser
Dispersal of animal waste by grazing animals.
N from N fixing crops like clover and beans
Organic N in the soil, aka background Nitrogen
Human sewage sludge that is spread on tillage ground.
Discharges from waste water treatment plants.
Artificial fertiliser
Dispersal of animal waste by grazing animals.
N from N fixing crops like clover and beans
Organic N in the soil, aka background Nitrogen
Human sewage sludge that is spread on tillage ground.
Discharges from waste water treatment plants.
September 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Yes, there are a number of them.
Artificial fertiliser
Dispersal of animal waste by grazing animals.
N from N fixing crops like clover and beans
Organic N in the soil, aka background Nitrogen
Human sewage sludge that is spread on tillage ground.
Discharges from waste water treatment plants.
Artificial fertiliser
Dispersal of animal waste by grazing animals.
N from N fixing crops like clover and beans
Organic N in the soil, aka background Nitrogen
Human sewage sludge that is spread on tillage ground.
Discharges from waste water treatment plants.
Weirdly, you said that already but couldn't provide the proof.
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Weirdly, you said that already but couldn't provide the proof.
Posting an article that doesn't mention slurry is an unusual way to prove that spreading slurry is the biggest factor in water quality. Very brave of you.
It does specifically mention soil types as risk factors. Light land for N risk heavy land for P risk.
Thanks for posting it.
It does specifically mention soil types as risk factors. Light land for N risk heavy land for P risk.
Thanks for posting it.
September 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Posting an article that doesn't mention slurry is an unusual way to prove that spreading slurry is the biggest factor in water quality. Very brave of you.
It does specifically mention soil types as risk factors. Light land for N risk heavy land for P risk.
Thanks for posting it.
It does specifically mention soil types as risk factors. Light land for N risk heavy land for P risk.
Thanks for posting it.
Have you informed Teagasc? I'm sure that they would appreciate your expertise
September 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Have you informed Teagasc? I'm sure that they would appreciate your expertise
An Taisce has never acknowledged that soil type is the biggest factor, preferring to blame dairying and derogation. Some of the highest leaching comes from free draining tillage land, but they would never admit that.
September 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
An Taisce has never acknowledged that soil type is the biggest factor, preferring to blame dairying and derogation. Some of the highest leaching comes from free draining tillage land, but they would never admit that.
The claim that the SE is the home to the majority of derogation farms is false. The SE is home to the majority of tillage farms. Free draining soil type is the reason that tillage farms are there.
September 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The claim that the SE is the home to the majority of derogation farms is false. The SE is home to the majority of tillage farms. Free draining soil type is the reason that tillage farms are there.
This confirms Teasasc work, which shows that land type is the driving factor in water quality, not stocking rate. It is very disappointing to see disingenuous claims made like this. It looks like An Taisce is more interested in shutting down farming than it is interested in water quality.
September 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This confirms Teasasc work, which shows that land type is the driving factor in water quality, not stocking rate. It is very disappointing to see disingenuous claims made like this. It looks like An Taisce is more interested in shutting down farming than it is interested in water quality.
The 2 major catchments in the SE are the Barrow and Slaney. They have the lowest levels of derogation areas at 9.6% and 7.7%, but the highest Nitrate levels. In contrast, the Lee catchment has 24.6% of land in derogation but has the lowest level of Nitrates
September 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The 2 major catchments in the SE are the Barrow and Slaney. They have the lowest levels of derogation areas at 9.6% and 7.7%, but the highest Nitrate levels. In contrast, the Lee catchment has 24.6% of land in derogation but has the lowest level of Nitrates
Who's fault is that?
September 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Who's fault is that?
It's not just the livestock industry. Coillte, the IWT and NPWS are all TB forum members. Pity they don't turn up to the meetings.
September 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It's not just the livestock industry. Coillte, the IWT and NPWS are all TB forum members. Pity they don't turn up to the meetings.
Got it now, thanks
September 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Got it now, thanks
Okay, I understand. The reason I asked is because DAFM recognises it as a native rare breed. There must be different means of deciding depending on who is doing the classification.
September 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Okay, I understand. The reason I asked is because DAFM recognises it as a native rare breed. There must be different means of deciding depending on who is doing the classification.
Is the old Irish goat not a native species?
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Is the old Irish goat not a native species?
But it's not the livestock industry. It's the agri industry. Bord Bia and the farm organisations represent all farm sectors. You are confusing agriculture with livestock
August 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
But it's not the livestock industry. It's the agri industry. Bord Bia and the farm organisations represent all farm sectors. You are confusing agriculture with livestock