Environment
World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions
The World Bank has today (Tuesday, May 7) launched ‘Recipe for a Livable Planet’ – the first comprehensive global strategic...
agri-food
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports up 2% year-on-year
The European Commission has today (Thursday, April 25) published the latest monthly trade report showing developments in imports and exports...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri-Business
Marginal drop in value of food and live animal exports - CSO
The value of food and live animal exports from Ireland in January 2024 stood at €1.017 billion, according to the...
Agri-Business
EU publishes 'green and digital' transition pathway for processors
The European Commission has published a “transition pathway” for the agri-food processing industry in the EU to enhance the environmental...
Agri-Business
EU food system remains dependent on imported inputs - study
The EU remains dependent on imported inputs for the food production system, particularly for animals products and cereals, according to...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food trade surplus hit record in November 2023
After reaching its highest level over the last three years in October 2023, the EU agri-food trade surplus continued to...
Agri-Business
Renewal of Ukraine trade arrangements to 'jeopardise' EU farming
A number of organisations representing food producers in the EU have said that the proposed renewal of trade arrangements between...
Agri-Business
EU to strengthen standards on milk, jams, honey and fruit juices
The European Union is set to review and strengthen the existing marketing standards applicable to evaporated milk, honey, fruit juices...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri-Business
CSO: Dairy product prices declined by 32% in 2023
Dairy products declined in price by 32.4% over the 12 months to December 2023, according to the latest figures from...
Agri-Business
New UK agri-food import controls come into force
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has urged all businesses in the agri-food supply chain to...
Agri-Business
Delays to Irish agri-exporters must be avoided - Nolan
An independent TD has stressed the need for any potential delays to Irish agri-exporters to be avoided as new UK...
Agri-Business
Watch: Taoiseach opens state-of-the-art food business campus
Ireland’s first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting start-up, micro and small food businesses was officially opened by An...
Agri-Business
Irish firms invited on EU agri-food trade mission to Kazakhstan
The European Union has invited Irish agri-food businesses to apply to join an official trade mission to Kazakhstan in May....
N.Ireland
DAERA announces £1.6m in funding for agri-food projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced new co-funding awards for agri-food and environmental projects totalling...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Agri-Business
MIT: Lab-grown meat one of the 'worst' tech failures of 2023
Lab-grown meat has been listed as one of the “worst technology failures” of 2023, according to a review assessment by...
Beef
Farmers 'will be very sceptical' over consumer price cuts
Farmers will be “very sceptical” over cuts by retailers to consumer prices, according to outgoing Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president...
Environment
New climate centres set to focus on agri-food and biodiversity
Two new research co-centres for climate change set to begin works in January will focus on sustainable agri-food and biodiversity...
Pig/Poultry
Safefood: Steps for preparing and cooking your turkey
The results of a Safefood survey, completed in October this year, show that 57% of people find cooking Christmas dinner...