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Agri-food Sector

CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

N.Ireland

9 days ago

CAFRE launches new sustainable packaging course

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a new course in sustainable packaging.

Executive director appointed to initiative aiming to promote Irish agriculture

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Executive director appointed to initiative aiming to promote Irish agriculture

Our Food Connects (Project Connect) has announced the appointment of Tom Cronin as...

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Agri-Business

4 months ago

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Ireland’s role in global food security is set to top the agenda at this year's Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference.

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

N.Ireland

6 months ago

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

The HSENI announced a series of advisory and inspection visits across the agri-food sector as part of its healthier workplaces campaign.

Grealish: 'My job every weekend was to milk the cows on Saturday and Sunday'

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Grealish: 'My job every weekend was to milk the cows on Saturday and Sunday'

Minister Grealish shares in his maiden speech how his job "every weekend was to milk the cows on Saturday and Sunday".

Rural Life

10 months ago

Heydon issues call for agri-food tourism projects

Minister Heydon has issued a call for proposals for agri-food tourism initiatives under the Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF).

Heydon issues call for agri-food tourism projects

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

The last 12 months have been "one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record" for farmers, according to the president of the UFU.

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

EU agri-food exports worth €96bn in first five months of 2023

After a slowdown in EU agri-food trade in April, the European Commission has said that both exports and imports "bounced back" in May.

EU agri-food exports worth €96bn in first five months of 2023

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

EU consultation begins on 'greener and digital' agri-food sector

A consultation on how to make the EU agri-food industry "greener, more digital, and resilient" is now underway, the commission has announced.

EU consultation begins on 'greener and digital' agri-food sector

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

EPA urges agri-food sector to sign new food waste charter

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged agri-food businesses across the country to sign up to its new food waste charter.

EPA urges agri-food sector to sign new food waste charter

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

EU agri committee urged to visit border region

MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit...

EU agri committee urged to visit border region

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Christmas consumers urged to support local farmers

Ahead of the biggest grocery spend of the year for Christmas, the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA)...

Christmas consumers urged to support local farmers

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

€186m to promote EU agri-food products in 2023

The European Commission has allocated €186 million to fund the promotion of "sustainable and high quality" EU agri-food products next year.

€186m to promote EU agri-food products in 2023

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Minister calls for research on agri-food, forestry and bioeconomy

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special...

Minister calls for research on agri-food, forestry and bioeconomy

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Call for targeted supports for SMEs in agri-food sector

A recently-published European report has recommended the establishment of an inclusive regional network for agri-food SMEs.

Call for targeted supports for SMEs in agri-food sector

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

FAO launches new phase of its agricultural policy initiative

The agricultural policy initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa will enter its third phase, after an receiving an $11 million grant.

FAO launches new phase of its agricultural policy initiative

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Grocery inflation soaring as prices increase and sales fall

The level of grocery inflation is the highest it has been since October 2013 at 3.7%, according to new statistics released by Kantar.

Grocery inflation soaring as prices increase and sales fall

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Bord Bia to showcase Irish food and drink worldwide for St. Patrick's Day

Bord Bia has said that it will leverage the celebrations around St. Patrick’s Day to launch a programme of targeted trade engagements

Bord Bia to showcase Irish food and drink worldwide for St. Patrick's Day

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Minister Edwin Poots responds to EU audit report

An EU audit report, assessing the system of controls in place for animals entering Northern Ireland, was submitted to Stormont

Minister Edwin Poots responds to EU audit report

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Food production needs to be seen as a 'public good' - UFU

Production agriculture must be seen as an industry delivering a key public good, according to the UFU at a recent press event.

Food production needs to be seen as a 'public good' - UFU

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework

Time is running out to give your views on ‘Food at the Heart of Our Society – A Prospectus for Change’, which aims to create Northern Ireland’s first ever Food Strategy Framework.

Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

LMC to participate in NI's first Food Strategy Framework consultation

LMC will be participating in the consultation that will lead to the creation of Northern Ireland’s first ever food strategy framework.

LMC to participate in NI's first Food Strategy Framework consultation

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Research: 75% of Irish food businesses expect revenue growth in year ahead

Small and medium-sized Irish food businesses (SMEs) are optimistic about their growth prospects, according to new research.

Research: 75% of Irish food businesses expect revenue growth in year ahead

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