Sustainability

Govt agri climate adaption plan ‘falls far short’ of requirements – scientist

Agri Politics

Govt agri climate adaption plan ‘falls far short’ of requirements – scientist

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 launches inaugural sustainability report

Agri-Business

ifac launches inaugural sustainability report

Ifac has undertaken this voluntary, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-aligned report as a step toward a sustainable future.

Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards

N.Ireland

Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards

New farm sustainability standards establish a legal framework for agricultural compliance and environmental stewardship in Northern Ireland.

The Hare's Corner benefits from €20,000 sustainability partnership

Rural Life

The Hare's Corner benefits from €20,000 sustainability partnership

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.

Watch: Heydon opens €12.7m research centre at Johnstown Castle

Environment

Watch: Heydon opens €12.7m research centre at Johnstown Castle

Minister Martin Heydon has today opened the Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre.

Agri-Business

20 Tirlán farmers graduate from sustainable farming academy

20 farmers have graduated as the third group of family farm suppliers from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy.

20 Tirlán farmers graduate from sustainable farming academy

N.Ireland

CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a new course in sustainable packaging.

CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

Environment

New criteria launched for greener and healthier public canteen menus

A new report from the EU aims to help in the creation of more sustainable, nutritious meals for canteen menus in public institutions

New criteria launched for greener and healthier public canteen menus

Environment

about 1 month ago

Pippa Hackett joins BASE-Line EIP as project manager

Former minister of state at the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) Pippa Hackett is the new project manager for the BASE-Line EIP.

Pippa Hackett joins BASE-Line EIP as project manager

Dairy

about 1 month ago

Dairy farmers work on average '400 hours' more a year than other farmers

Dairy farmers get better economic returns, are at less risk of isolation but work longer hours compared to other farmers.

Dairy farmers work on average '400 hours' more a year than other farmers

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir MLA, to resign with immediate effect.

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Meet Quiney, the donkey VIP wedding guest

%%excerpt%% When Fiona Anderson and John McGuckin tied the knot recently in Derry, Quiney, a donkey from Donegal donkey sanctuary was a VIP guest.

Meet Quiney, the donkey VIP wedding guest

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Lidl GB to invest £30 billion in 'British food and farming industry'

Lidl GB has announced a "landmark" five year £30 billion investment to support the British food and farming industry.

Lidl GB to invest £30 billion in 'British food and farming industry'

Beef

about 2 months ago

Dawn Meats reports 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Dawn Meats has today (Wednesday, October 15) reported a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, achieved over a six-year period.

Dawn Meats reports 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Environment

Bioeconomy week event to support market for recycled fertiliser

An interactive workshop hosted by Munster Technological University (MTU) and University of Limerick...

Bioeconomy week event to support market for recycled fertiliser

Environment

Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...

Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Agri-Business

Roscommon company signs €1.2m deal with ALDI for biochar

ALDI has announced a new €1.2 million partnership with Arigna Fuels, a family-run business from...

Roscommon company signs €1.2m deal with ALDI for biochar

Agri-Business

€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