Rural Life
Heydon issues call for agri-food tourism projects
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has issued a call for proposals for agri-food tourism initiatives under...
Agri-food Sector
Rural Life
UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers
The last 12 months have been “one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record” for farmers, according to the...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports worth €96bn in first five months of 2023
After a slowdown in EU agri-food trade in April, the European Commission has said that both exports and imports “bounced...
Agri-Business
EU consultation begins on 'greener and digital' agri-food sector
A consultation on how to make the EU agri-food industry “greener, more digital, and resilient” is now underway, the European...
Agri-Business
EPA urges agri-food sector to sign new food waste charter
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged agri-food businesses across the country to sign up to its new food waste...
Agri-Business
EU agri committee urged to visit border region
MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit border counties in Ireland to...
Agri-Business
Christmas consumers urged to support local farmers
Ahead of the biggest grocery spend of the year for Christmas, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has appealed to consumers...
Agri-Business
€186m to promote EU agri-food products in 2023
The European Commission has allocated €186 million to fund the promotion of “sustainable and high quality” EU agri-food products next...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Minister calls for research on agri-food, forestry and bioeconomy
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and innovation,...
Agri-Business
Call for targeted supports for SMEs in agri-food sector
A recently-published report has recommended the establishment of an inclusive regional network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the...
Agri-Business
FAO launches new phase of its agricultural policy initiative
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new phase of its agricultural policy initiative...
Agri-Business
Grocery inflation soaring as prices increase and sales fall
Grocery inflation in Ireland is the highest it has been since October 2013 at 3.7%, according to new statistics released...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia to showcase Irish food and drink worldwide for St. Patrick's Day
Throughout March, Bord Bia has said that it will leverage the global celebrations around St. Patrick’s Day to launch a...
N.Ireland
Minister Edwin Poots responds to EU audit report
Last week an EU audit report, assessing the system of controls in place for animals entering Northern Ireland, was submitted...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
N.Ireland
Food production needs to be seen as a 'public good' - UFU
Production agriculture must be seen as an industry delivering a key public good, according to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president,...
N.Ireland
Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework
Time is running out to give your views through the public consultation on ‘Food at the Heart of Our Society...
N.Ireland
LMC to participate in NI's first Food Strategy Framework consultation
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland will be participating in the consultation that will lead to the...
Agri-Business
Research: 75% of Irish food businesses expect revenue growth in year ahead
Small and medium-sized Irish food businesses (SMEs) are optimistic about their growth prospects, according to new research by Love Irish...