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Irish hosted online event to focus on European food security

Agri-Business

2 days ago

Irish hosted online event to focus on European food security

Four European research and innovation initiatives will come together next week for a...

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

N.Ireland

18 days ago

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

The UFU has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland's food security following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Opinion: Ireland must use EU presidency to deliver a fit-for-purpose CAP

Opinion

18 days ago

Opinion: Ireland must use EU presidency to deliver a fit-for-purpose CAP

Ireland has no option but to use its upcoming presidency of the European Union to put the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) back on track.

Sofina Foods plans 'to build on' farming sector's role in NI economy - CEO

N.Ireland

25 days ago

Sofina Foods plans 'to build on' farming sector's role in NI economy - CEO

Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland.

Grass production must be 'harnessed effectively' - NI dairy expert

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Grass production must be 'harnessed effectively' - NI dairy expert

Ian McCluggage has highlighted the need for livestock farmers to significantly improve grass utilisation rates.

N.Ireland

2 months ago

NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026

DCNI chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year ahead will see a strong focus placed on the issue of food security.

NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UK inheritance tax legislation to become law on April 1 - FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) has indicated that, barring some final tweaks, the UK’s new Inheritance Tax legislation will become law

UK inheritance tax legislation to become law on April 1 - FFA

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU calls for NAP that meets 'requirements of NI farmers into future'

The presidential team at the Ulster Farmers’ Union firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme can be delivered in 2026.

UFU calls for NAP that meets 'requirements of NI farmers into future'

Agri-Business

2 months ago

'Complacency has crept in' across Europe when it comes to food security - minister

Minister Martin Heydon said he believes that "complacency has crept in" across Europe when it comes to food security.

'Complacency has crept in' across Europe when it comes to food security - minister

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Irish academic appointed as FAO chief scientist

A University of Galway academic has been appointed chief scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

Irish academic appointed as FAO chief scientist

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Uncertainty around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and "harmful" trade deals are "threatening...

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Agri Politics

6 months ago

DAFM minister attends G20 meeting on sustainable agriculture

Minister of State with responsibility for food promotion, new markets, research and development,...

DAFM minister attends G20 meeting on sustainable agriculture

Agri-Business

9 months ago

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Ireland’s role in global food security is set to top the agenda at this year's Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference.

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Agri Politics

10 months ago

World could 'fall far short' of meeting food needs by 2050 - expert

Dr. Cary Fowler has expressed concerns about how global food systems are positioned to feed the world population going forward.

World could 'fall far short' of meeting food needs by 2050 - expert

Agri-Business

11 months ago

FFA: UK food security levels 'now a national emergency'

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.

FFA: UK food security levels 'now a national emergency'

Agri-Business

11 months ago

UK govt may 'soon be issuing ration books' warns farmers group

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, is predicting that food security will quickly rise up the UK’s political agenda.

UK govt may 'soon be issuing ration books' warns farmers group

Environment

12 months ago

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Nearly one fifth of the world's agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious...

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Inputs and extreme weather cited as main EU food security risks

High, volatile input costs, as well as extreme weather events, have been cited as the most relevant risks to EU food security.

Inputs and extreme weather cited as main EU food security risks

N.Ireland

12 months ago

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has confirmed agriculture’s role at the heart of the sustainability agenda.

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Rural Life

12 months ago

Ireland pledges €1 billion to fight global malnutrition

Ireland will commit €250 million a year for the next four years to help combat global malnutrition, Tánaiste Simon Harris announced.

Ireland pledges €1 billion to fight global malnutrition

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Labour 'failed to recognise impact' of tax measures on farming - UUP

The new Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on production agriculture

Labour 'failed to recognise impact' of tax measures on farming - UUP

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Farmers and agri cooperatives are seeking greater recognition in the revision of the European Union's energy security framework.

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

UK food business consultant, Dr. Clive Black, characterised Bord Bia as 'best in class' for collaboration in the farming and food sectors.

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

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