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Bioeconomy

New opportunities for Ireland in plant-based ingredients

Tillage

5 days ago

New opportunities for Ireland in plant-based ingredients

New opportunities in plant-based ingredients for Ireland’s tillage and wider food sector have been highlighted.

€4.5m for food and bioeconomy research projects at MTU

Rural Life

8 days ago

€4.5m for food and bioeconomy research projects at MTU

MTU has secured over €4.5 million in research funding for projects focused on sustainability, food systems and the circular bioeconomy. 

Member states back proposal for EU-wide bioeconomy strategy

Rural Life

2 months ago

Member states back proposal for EU-wide bioeconomy strategy

Member states in the Council of the EU have backed a proposal from the European Commission for a common bioeconomy strategy for the bloc.

€10 million announced for 2 new bioeconomy demonstrations

Rural Life

3 months ago

€10 million announced for 2 new bioeconomy demonstrations

€10 million in funding through the EU Just Transition has been announced for two new bioeconomy demonstration initiatives.

EU launches plan to reward farmers and foresters who protect soils and support biomass

Environment

6 months ago

EU launches plan to reward farmers and foresters who protect soils and support biomass

The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which will include rewarding farmers and foresters who enhance carbon sinks.

Rural Life

7 months ago

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Communities are more open to development of the bioeconomy, including AD, when they feel "included" and "respected", new research has shown.

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Agri-Business

7 months ago

EU farmers and foresters call for 'ambitious' bioeconomy strategy

Farmers and foresters in the EU are calling for an "ambitious" bioeconomy strategy to recognise the role of agriculture and forestry.

EU farmers and foresters call for 'ambitious' bioeconomy strategy

Environment

7 months ago

Bioeconomy will be 'integral part' of next CAP - minister

The bioeconomy will be an "integral part" of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This is...

Bioeconomy will be 'integral part' of next CAP - minister

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Minister stresses importance of 'value-added' as retailers cut milk prices

Ireland must identify "opportunities for us to insulate ourselves" against the volatility of world market prices, according to minister.

Minister stresses importance of 'value-added' as retailers cut milk prices

Environment

8 months ago

Ministers Heydon & O'Brien launch Bioeconomy Ireland Week

Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Martin Heydon, today announced the launch of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, taking place from October 13-19.

Ministers Heydon & O'Brien launch Bioeconomy Ireland Week

Environment

8 months ago

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

A pioneering feasibility study has been launched in Ireland’s mid-west to explore a new...

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

N.Ireland

9 months ago

€9 million funding announced for cross-border bioeconomy projects

The Taoiseach, Minister Martin Heydon, and Minister Andrew Muir have today announced €9 million in funding for two bioeconomy initiatives.

€9 million funding announced for cross-border bioeconomy projects

Agri-Business

10 months ago

€5m research call to drive sustainability in agri-food and other sectors

Ireland’s bioeconomy is set for a major boost as BiOrbic, a Research Ireland Centre for...

€5m research call to drive sustainability in agri-food and other sectors

Environment

1 year ago

€10 million fund to support new bioeconomy projects

The government has announced €10 million in funding for new projects as part of the Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative.

€10 million fund to support new bioeconomy projects

Environment

1 year ago

Stakeholders meet to discuss bioeconomy at local level

Representatives from local county councils, regional assemblies, and government departments met to discuss regional bioeconomy development

Stakeholders meet to discuss bioeconomy at local level

Environment

1 year ago

EU bioeconomy project to provide regional insights at Irish event

EU-funded project 'BBioNets', driving progress in the bioeconomy, will highlight regional insights at a conference organised by Teagasc

EU bioeconomy project to provide regional insights at Irish event

Dairy

2 years ago

Watch: Mulvihill on why 'slurry is not a pollutant'

Turning slurry and feedstocks into a valuable product for energy, fertiliser, feeds and food was the topic of conversation at a recent...

Watch: Mulvihill on why 'slurry is not a pollutant'

Environment

2 years ago

Ireland to host 2026 Global Bioeconomy Summit

Ministers Charlie McConalogue and Eamon Ryan have welcomed the announcement that Ireland will host the 2026 Global Bioeconomy Summit.

Ireland to host 2026 Global Bioeconomy Summit

Environment

2 years ago

CCAC: Ireland needs to urgently complete Land Use Review

The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has said that while the fall in emissions last year has...

CCAC: Ireland needs to urgently complete Land Use Review

Environment

2 years ago

Key milestone reached in project to map biomass

InformBio led by MTU has reached a key milestone with the expansion of a mapping tool with Irish biological raw materials or biomass.

Key milestone reached in project to map biomass

Environment

2 years ago

Global experts and industry gather for bio circularity summit

Teagasc today (Thursday, October 10) hosted the Bio Circularity Summit at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin.

Global experts and industry gather for bio circularity summit

Dairy

2 years ago

€10m funding announced for 2 midlands bioeconomy initiatives

The government has announced €10 million in funding under the EU Just Transition Fund (EUJTF) for two new bioeconomy initiatives.

€10m funding announced for 2 midlands bioeconomy initiatives

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Networking event on circular bioeconomy to take place in Dublin

A dialogue and networking event focused on the circular bioeconomy will take place at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin next week.

Networking event on circular bioeconomy to take place in Dublin

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