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Irish farmers reduce emissions with AgNav

Created at 1 Jun · 5:10 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Dairy farmers Katie and Phil Gleeson are using AgNav to measure and manage their farm's environmental performance, aiming to reduce emissions and increase profitability. They have switched to 100% protected urea, use low-emission slurry spreading, and are incorporating clover into their re-seeds. The platform also helps them track improvements in herd genetics and overall carbon footprint.

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Key Numbers

100cow spring calving herd
75%slurry spread in spring

Who's Involved

Katie and Phil Gleeson
Dairy farmers in Templemore, Co. Tipperary implementing AgNav
Padraig Fogarty
Teagasc Signpost Climate Adviser assisting farmers with AgNav
Teagasc
Irish agricultural research and advisory body
AgNav
Farm environmental performance management platform
Irish farmers reduce emissions with AgNav

↳ Why This Matters

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the agricultural sector, with farmers seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability. Tools like AgNav are emerging to help farmers measure, manage, and reduce their carbon footprint through data-driven insights and actionable strategies. This story highlights how specific farming practices, supported by technology, can contribute to emission reduction goals.

Key facts

  • Dairy farmers Katie and Phil Gleeson are using AgNav to manage farm emissions.
  • They have switched to 100% protected urea and use low-emission slurry spreading.
  • Incorporating clover into re-seeds reduces chemical fertilizer use.
  • Herd genetics are being improved using sexed semen and selective bull usage.
  • AgNav helps farmers track performance improvements and carbon footprint reductions.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the agricultural sector, with farmers seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability. Tools like AgNav are emerging to help farmers measure, manage, and reduce their carbon footprint through data-driven insights and actionable strategies. This story highlights how specific farming practices, supported by technology, can contribute to emission reduction goals.

Frequently asked questions

AgNav is a platform that helps farmers measure and manage their farm's environmental performance, including carbon emissions.

They use 100% protected urea, low-emission slurry spreading, incorporate clover into re-seeds, and focus on improving herd genetics.

It pulls together existing data, provides a clear picture of farm performance, and allows farmers to see the impact of different measures on their emissions and profitability.

What Happens Next

01Farmers can join AgNav through the AgNav website (www.agnav.ie).
02Beef, dairy, and tillage farmers can sign up for the free Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme for support.

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How It Developed

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Tipperary dairy farmers Katie and Phil Gleeson are using AgNav to measure and manage their farm's environmental performance and reduce emissions.
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