Environment
A new all-island conference on sustainability in agriculture has launched its inaugural event in Portlaoise, today (Tuesday, May 26).
Regenerative agriculture
Diageo is one of 40 global food and drink organisations to sign a declaration of support for developing regenerative agriculture practices.
Rural Life
A group of TY students from Westmeath will be bringing their farm-focused invention to to the Student Enterprise National Final next month.
Agri-Business
Aurivo is to invest in a first-of-its-kind wood pellet burner and boiler system at its dairy ingredients facility in Ballaghaderreen.
Dairy
Tirlán has said it is launching a new knowledge transfer programme aimed at farm productivity, sustainability and "long-term resilience".
The deadline for applying to the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards has been extended.
Tillage
The inclusion of native grains in compound feed rations can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of livestock farming enterprises.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers of the Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities.
Ian McCluggage has highlighted the need for livestock farmers to significantly improve grass utilisation rates.
Agri Politics
UK farmers have formed blockades at Lidl depot sites, with around a dozen tractors at each site preventing lorries from entering and leaving.
The second round of applications for the SOILCRATES grant is now open to farmers interested in improving their soil health and quality
Countryside Services Limited has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Farming for Sustainability Scheme.
The Irish Grown Wool Council will be at Showcase Ireland in the RDS, Dublin on Monday, January 19 at 3:00p.m with a panel talk.
The European Commission has welcomed the final vote by the European Parliament and the EU Council...
The Hare's Corner biodiversity project will open for applications in January. The Hare’s...
DAERA has unveiled the new Farming for Sustainability - Innovation Scheme, which aims to help farmers adopt new technologies and practices.
Teagasc has outlined its priorities in the agriculture sector for the coming years in its statement of strategy for 2025 to 2028.
A climate expert says the Irish government’s climate plan for the farming, seafood and forestry sector "falls far short" of what is needed.
Ifac has undertaken this voluntary, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-aligned report as a step toward a sustainable future.
New farm sustainability standards establish a legal framework for agricultural compliance and environmental stewardship in Northern Ireland.
A new €20,00 sustainability partnership has been announced between the Hare's Corner, a community-led initiative run by the Burrenbeo Trust to support landowners and communities in Galway implementing practical climate adaptation and biodiversity measures, and Intact Insurance Ireland.
Minister Martin Heydon has today opened the Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre.
20 farmers have graduated as the third group of family farm suppliers from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy.
