Climate Action
To support farmers and the industry to respond to the challenge, Teagasc is significantly increasing its resources, in terms of funding and staff, devoted to climate related research and knowledge transfer. The strategy is built around three key pillars:
The Three Pillars of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy
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View presentations from the launch of the Teagasc Climate Strategy on December 1st 2022
The Urgent Actions
The climate challenge requires a whole of sector co-ordinated response to move the industry forward. Teagasc, through its MACC curve, has set out how the agriculture and food system can evolve over the short and medium term to meet its climate obligations.
To support the need for early and decisive action at farm level, Teagasc plans to accelerate its research, advisory and education activity in the following areas:
Reduce Nitrogen Emissions
Read more about actions to reduce nitrogen emissions.
Reduce Methane Emissions
Read more about methane and actions to reduce emissions.
Increase Carbon Capture
Find out more about carbon capture here
Enhance Biodiversity
Find out more about biodiversity and how to enhance on farms.
Increase Diversification
Read more about increasing diversification and developing alternate land uses
Enhance Adaptation
What needs to be done to adapt to the challenges of climate change?
Circular Food System
Find out about a circular food system here
Supporting Policy
What actions will Teagasc take to support policy? Find out here
Further Information
Farmers and Industry are taking Action
Signpost Demonstration Farm Locations
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy 2022 - 2030 (pdf)
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy 2022 - 2030 booklet
Download the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy 2022 - 2030 pdf booklet.
Climate Action Strategy Launch
Speech by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD (PDF)
Presentations from the launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy on December 1st 2022 can be downloaded below.
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy Overview (PDF) - Professor Frank O'Mara, Director of Teagasc
Signpost Advisory Programme (PDF) - Dr. Stan Lalor, Director of Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc
Sustainability Digital Platform (PDF) - Dr. Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc
National Centre for Agri-food Climate Research and Innovation (PDF) - Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc
Launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - Press Release
Next Steps (PDF) - Paul Maher, Head of International Relations and Corporate Strategy, Teagasc
Watch a recording of the launch below