Rural Life
Nationwide agri projects showcased at BT Young Scientist
Projects focusing around food production, crop management, sustainability and schemes will all feature at this year’s 61st BT Young Scientist...
RDS
Forestry
€12,000 prize fund for RDS forest and woodland awards
A prize fund of €12,000 will be on offer for this year’s RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards, which are...
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
Watch: Cork dairy farm wins RDS sustainability award
Cork-based dairy farm Bó Rua Farm in Ballynoe has been announced the winner of the 2024 sustainable rural enterprise award...
Forestry
Winners of the RDS forestry and livestock awards announced
The winners of this year’s RDS forestry and livestock awards have been announced at the two-day RDS summit on biodiversity...
Environment
Applications for 2024 RDS sustainability awards open
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has opened applications for the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Awards 2024. There is a...
Rural Life
€12,000 prize fund for RDS forestry awards
A prize fund of €12,000 has been announced for this year’s RDS Irish Forestry Awards, which are now open for...
Agri-Business
Photos: Winners of RDS agriculture and forestry awards
The 2023 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards presentation took place today (Wednesday, June 7) in Dublin. With a total...
Forestry
Irish Forestry and Woodland Awards entry date extended
People have been reminded that entries are still open for the 2022/23 RDS Irish Forestry and Woodlands awards, following an...
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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
Science communication business wins Agri Start-Up Award
Dr. Vanessa Woods has won the inaugural RDS Sustainable Agri Start-Up Award 2022 for her science communication consultancy business Vanessa...
Forestry
Cavan farmer named as winner of Farm Forestry Award
The winner of the 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award has been announced as Co. Cavan farmer, Cathal Rudden. Cathal...
Environment
Anaerobic digestion: Policy and financial support needed
New policy and financial support from government will be needed to roll out anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities across the country,...
Agri-Business
Sustainable agriculture rewarded at annual RDS awards
Innovators in Irish agriculture have been recognised by the RDS through its Sustainable Agriculture Awards announced today (Thursday, June 17),...
Forestry
Closing date for Irish Forestry Awards 'fast approaching'
The closing date for entries to this year’s RDS-Forest Service Irish Forestry Awards is fast approaching with just over two...
Rural Life
Inaugural Talamh Awards now open for nominations
The inaugural Talamh (Irish word for earth/land) Awards, the new smart agriculture and rural enterprise awards scheme, was launched in...
Sponsored
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...
Agri-Business
RDS Spring Awards 2018: The winners in agriculture and forestry
Farmers from around the country received the 2018 RDS Spring Awards at a ceremony in Ballsbridge, with new awards recognising...
Forestry
Applications for RDS forestry awards close this week
The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards competition is currently accepting applications for the 2017 awards – however, those interested in...
Rural Life
Record number of entries for 'first dairy show of the year'
The Emerald Expo Dairy show looks set for a record field this year, as 130 entrants get ready to take...
Agri-Business
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards
The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...