The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s “Agriculture and Climate Change – Science into Action” is a national conference dedicated to addressing the intricate relationship between agriculture and climate change. Key aims of the conference: Bring stakeholders up to date on the latest climate policy developments relating to agriculture and land use. Present the latest scientific developments on measuring and mitigating the principal agricultural greenhouse gases and facilitate discussion on how this research can inform policy and be implemented on farms. Discuss the potential for diversification opportunities for agriculture and land use. 00:00 - Suzanne Campbell, journalist and broadcaster welcomes attendees to the conference. 00:24 - Minister Charlie McConalogue, Deaprtment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, officially opens the conference and introduces a video by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. 02:34 - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 08:10 - Minister Charlie McConalogue reflects on the words of the Taoiseach, the progress being made in tackling climate change, and reiterates the urgency for action. 15:05 - Agriculture and Climate Change 'Science into Action' video highlighting the funding and research being supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 18:25 - Suzanne Campbell opens the first session of the day that focuses on climate policy. 19:20 - Professor Peter Thorne of Maynooth University delivers his paper ' IPCC Synthesis Report. Key Things you should know' 41:30 - Suzanne Campbell introduces Maciej Golubiewski, Head of Cabinet of the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski 42:05 - Maciej Golubiewski, via live video link, delivers an overview on 'European Climate Policy Development' 53:11 - Suzanne Campbell introduces the first panel discussion of the day. 'Ireland's Climate Action Plan and the Agriculture and Land Use Sector' Panellists: Laura Burke, Director General, Environmental Protection Agency Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc Marie Donnelly, Chair, Climate Change Advisory Council Brendan Gleeson, Secretary General, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 1:38:00 - Break 1:59:00 - Bill Callanan, Chief Inspector at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine introduces a series of speakers who provide 'science updates'. The first theme is 'State of Science: Methane' 2:02:10 - Professor Sinead Waters, Principal Research Scientist, Animal and Bioscience Department, Teagasc. 'Feed Additives' 2:23:20 - Professor Donagh Berry, Director of Vistamilk. 'Animal Breeding and Genetics' 2:43:27 - Hayden Montgomery, Agriculture Program Director, Global Methane Hub. 'Global Activities and Perspectives' 2:02:15 - Floor opened for questions. 3:11:45 - Karl Walsh, Head of the Research Division, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine introduces the second session of speakers with the 'State of Science: Nitrous Oxide and Soil Carbon' being the theme. 3:12:55 - Professor Bob Rees - Professor in Agriculture and Climate Change, Scotland's Rural College, Edinburgh. 'Global Activities and Perspectives' 3:29:05 - Professor Tommy Boland, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Impact and Professor of Ruminant Nutrition, University College Dublin. 'Pasture Management' 03:49:29 - Dr Karl Richards, Head of Teagasc Climate Centre. 'Controlling Nitrous Oxide Emissions' 4:09:19 - Karl Walsh, Head of the Research Division at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine comments on the breadth of science being conducted by the sector. 04:11:20 - Dr Clavondy Jacobs-Young, Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and USDA's Chief Scientist, delivers a pre-recorded message. 04:14:55 - Suzanne Campbell introduces the first afternoon panel discussion. 'Diversification of Irish Agriculture and Land Use' Panellists: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett Padraig Brennan, Chair, Organic Forum Bill Callanan, Chief Inspector at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Matt Dempsey, Chair, Food Vision Tillage Group 5:01:16 - Dr John Roche, Chief Science Adviser, New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries spoke about international collaborations via a pre-recorded message. 5:04:23 - Suzanne Campbell introduces the panellists for the final panel discussion of the conference. The theme is 'Science into Action'. Panellists: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. Kevin Cahill, Managing Director, ABP Ireland Vanessa Kiely O'Connor, Farmer Dr Stan Lalor, Director of Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc Pat Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Group Dairy Prof. Kevin O'Connor, Prof. of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, University College Dublin. 6:00:30 - Closing remarks by Minister Charlie McConalogue, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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