Agri-Business
Germinal launches 'climate smart' grass seed products
Germinal has today (Tuesday, February 4) launched a new range of “climate smart” grass seed products on the market. The...
Environment
Beef
Call for changes to Ireland’s climate change legislation
Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has called for immediate changes in Ireland’s climate change legislation and associated emissions targets. Specifically, the...
Sponsored
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...
N.Ireland
Panel seeks views on environmental governance in NI
An independent panel has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the current environmental governance arrangements in Northern Ireland....
Agri Politics
Water quality committee 'must ensure all sectors play their part'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on a new Cabinet committee to ensure that all sectors play their part...
Environment
'Farmers are losing' - SÃolta ChroÃ
“Farmers are losing, often having to work two jobs to make a living while being blamed for a lot of...
N.Ireland
TB steering group meets with CVO to explore eradication policies
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Brian Dooher has met with the new bovine tuberculosis (TB) partnership steering group for...
Environment
Some progression and stalling recorded on meeting MACC targets
Advances have been made in 2024 to meet goals set out by the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC), however...
Rural Life
Kerry exhibition to focus on food, farming and climate change
The challenges facing our food systems will be the subject of a new art exhibition in Co. Kerry, due to...
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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...
Environment
IWT calls for a minister of state for nature
Following the publication of the programme for government and the appointment of cabinet ministers, the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has...
Environment
Von der Leyen: Europe will 'stay the course' to protect nature
The president of the European Commission has vowed to continue honouring the Paris Climate Change Agreement and work with “all...
Environment
FAO: Govts should have targets to reduce nitrogen
The rise in nitrogen (N) fertilisers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production and bolstering food...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats invests €1.5m in Waterford solar panel project
Dawn Meats has invested €1.5 million in a newly completed solar panel project at its Grannagh site in Co. Waterford....
Environment
152,711 records sent to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal in 2024
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has confirmed that 152,711 records were submitted through its Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal in 2024....
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host slurry management open day
Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend a slurry management open day being hosted by the College of Agriculture,...
Sponsored
Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Environment
INTERPOL launches project targeting environmental crime
The Federal Environment Ministry of Germany has joined forces with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), and the World Wide...
Agri-Business
Prize fund worth €30,000 for environmental sustainability awards
A total prize fund worth €30,000 will be up for grabs at the 2025 Teagasc and FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards....
Dairy
Survey: 25% of dairy farmers lack enough slurry storage capacity
Slurry management and storage are emerging as significant concerns for farmers in 2025, particularly for water quality. That’s according to...
Agri-Business
ifac report: Rules and regulations top challenge for farmers
Yet another year of uncertainty is facing Irish farmers. That’s according to the Irish Farm Report 2025 conducted by farming, food...