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Collectivising the abundance of energy in and around Lough Corrib

August 24, 2019

Corrib Beo – which is co-chaired by Denis Goggin of Waterways Foundation Galway and former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, Micheál O’Cinneide –…

Creating a clear and focused vision for the future of Lough Corrib

August 22, 2019

Environment

Next weekend will serve as a huge boost to creating awareness around Lough Corrib and the rich heritage that it encompasses. It will…

Creating a bright, sustainable future for people living in the west of Ireland

August 21, 2019

Environment

Efforts in Galway to create awareness around Lough Corrib and the need to develop it in a sustainable way for the future of…

A sustainable, collaborative approach to ‘making Lough Corrib great again’

August 20, 2019

Environment

A new group possessing an infectious wave of energy and enthusiasm that is focused on “making Lough Corrib great again” has been established…

Moneypoint: ‘It’s all about making sure that west Clare stays alive’

August 17, 2019

Environment

A local business owner in west Clare has highlighted this week how when she was growing up in the area people were “very…

Protected urea: ‘The largest measure to reduce our greenhouse gases’

July 6, 2019

Dairy

Sustainability was the hot topic of discussion at the recent Moorepark Open Day. Understanding what sustainability is, is one thing, but implementing sustainable…

Why pasture-feeding systems are a step above the rest

June 22, 2019

Dairy

Pasture feeding has a beneficial effect on the nutritional composition of milk and dairy products, according to a study conducted by Teagasc. The…

UCD and Teagasc join Chinese entity to form Dairy Development Centre

May 24, 2019

Dairy

An agreement has been signed in Beijing to form the ‘China-Ireland Sustainable Dairy Development Centre’. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, May 14,…

Dairy focus: The little things go a long way in Co. Cork

May 13, 2019

Dairy

Improving on-farm sustainability isn’t just one thing; it’s a combination of lots of little things. This was proven on the farm of Trevor…

Jumping on the train to improving farm sustainability

May 10, 2019

Dairy

Since the abolishment of milk quotas and the rapid expansion of the dairy industry, more is beginning to be asked of farmers in…

Farmers invited to visit Origin Green award-winning farm

April 29, 2019

Environment

Farmers are being invited to a Bord Bia organised farm walk in Co. Cork on Friday, May 3, on an Origin Green award-winning…

Boortmalt sets out to reduce costs by 30%

April 29, 2019

Tillage

Boortmalt, which is one of the largest malt manufacturers in the world, has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries on a major international productivity…

Profitability and climate action ‘could be seen as compatible’

March 26, 2019

Environment

Profitability and environmental sustainability could be seen as compatible, according to new research released by Teagasc today (Tuesday, March 26). Farmers making higher levels…

Teagasc ‘sustainability’ report highlights farming income gap

March 26, 2019

Environment

Teagasc has today (Tuesday, March 26) released a new report on sustainability, which “demonstrates the state of play” among various types of agriculture…

‘Farmers need to be supported in sustainability efforts’

February 23, 2019

Environment

Many farmers want to make changes to promote sustainability and biodiversity but they need to be supported in their efforts by the food…

Creed and Wallace face off in fiery debate on agri emissions

February 6, 2019

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed had a war of words with independent TD Mick Wallace on the issue of…

Are you utilising what you have to farm sustainably?

January 30, 2019

Environment

Utilising resources efficiently for sustainable farming is the theme of this year’s spring scientific meeting of the Fertilizer Association of Ireland which will…

Johnstown Castle farm walk highlights dairy sustainability

January 23, 2019

Agri-Business

A recent event in Johnstown Castle dairy farm took place to highlight the “innovative work” that Irish farmers are doing to promote dairy…

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