This articles aim was to investigate why smart farming technologies (SFT) had such a slow adoption in Ireland. SFT is an extension to precision farming. There was particular emphasis on cloud computing (CC) which is more management technology that is saved on a cloud and easily shared if needed. The reason for this study was… Continue reading Views of Irish farmers on smart farming technologies: An observational study.
Management of enteric methanogenesis in ruminants by algal-derived feed additives.
The overall aim of this article was to investigate options to reduce the net release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere. Enteric methane is the most single significant source of GHG emissions. Different feed additives in forms of algae were looked at to reduce enteric methane (CH4) emissions and potentially improve growth and… Continue reading Management of enteric methanogenesis in ruminants by algal-derived feed additives.
Biogas production from small-scale anaerobic digestion plants on European farms.
This article explored the use of small scale anaerobic digestors (SSAD) on European farms. This topic was discussed due to the increase issue of climate change, it looked at SSAD as a more renewable energy production, more sustainable waste production solution and as a method of using methane. A SSAD combined heat and power (CHP)… Continue reading Biogas production from small-scale anaerobic digestion plants on European farms.
Sustainability of Ruminant Livestock Production in Ireland.
In this article Irish farmers are being urged to be more environmentally friendly when producing food products. They are encouraged to apply more sustainable food production methods to abide the current climate change crisis. The main problem occurring is that the standards expected within the given timeframes are not realistic nor achievable due to the… Continue reading Sustainability of Ruminant Livestock Production in Ireland.