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...
Environment
Environment
Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing
Old Irish Goats are planned to be used in a new pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated...
Sponsored
Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Environment
Teagasc appoints new head of environment, soil and land use
Teagasc has announced the appointment of a new head of its environment, soils and land use (ESLU) research department. Dr....
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....
Agri-Business
Solar panel installation - what farmers should look out for
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation [MREF] is urging farmers to take care while choosing an installer for solar panels. Chairperson of...
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....
Environment
'Worrying shift' on climate by next govt - environmental groups
The new coalition’s draft programme for government shows “a worrying shift away from the necessary momentum and action” on climate,...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Environment
Applications open for paid organic farming internship
Aspiring organic growers have the opportunity to kickstart a career in organic farming, with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI)...
Environment
EU report: Agriculture largest source of GHG emissions in Ireland and LatviaÂ
A new report on the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by “economic activities and households” shows that agriculture is the biggest...
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...
Environment
ICMSA calls on DAFM to prioritise ACRES balancing payments
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for 2023 Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) balancing payments to be...
Environment
MTU launches rural bioeconomy webinar series
Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus’ Circular Bioeconomy Research Group and Mainstream BIO Project will today, launch its webinar series, raising awareness...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Environment
'Multi-disciplinary team' sought for Kildare wetlands restoration
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a wetlands restoration project in Co. Kildare....
Environment
Uisce Éireann fined for sewage pollution that killed 1,000 fish
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has welcomed a conviction it secured against Uisce Éireann after a sewage discharge polluted a popular...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...
Environment
Commission wants to hear farmers' views on nature restoration
The European Commission today (Monday, January 13) urged farmers to “contribute to the discussion of the EU’s Nature Restoration Law”...