Agri-Business
Emissions: Dairy cow numbers haven't exploded - ASA
The president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for a more reasoned debate around emissions from the agricultural...
Agricultural Science Association
Rural Life
'Policy needs to push safety, health and well-being in farming'
“Europe can tell us how many cows are born every year, but they cannot tell us how many farmers are...
Rural Life
Farm safety webinar to hear from an emergency responder
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) is hosting a webinar this Wednesday, June 17, on ‘The Importance of Farm Safety for...
Agri-Business
'More change will occur in agriculture over the next 20 years than the previous 1,000'
“We are in a period of huge change. It’s what I call the Global Agrarian Revolution – more change in...
Dairy
Will 2018 be a sobering year for milk prices?
Irish dairy farmers were paid a base milk price of 34-35c/L (including VAT) for milk collected during the month of...
Agri-Business
Macra stalwart to take the reins of Agricultural Science Association
Derry Dillon, a stalwart of Macra na Feirme, will take the reins of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) later today....
Grass
Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?
The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according...
Environment
'A coordinated effort is required to meet climate change targets'
The Addressing Climate Change in Irish Agriculture conference today heard that a substantial and coordinated effort is required from across...
Grass
130 ASA members kick the 'Year of Sustainable Grassland' into gear
Over 130 members of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) kicked the Year of Sustainable Grassland into gear at Teagasc Moorepark...
Dairy
The changing face of US dairy industry - Cow numbers to reach 9.2m by 2024
The US dairy industry is undergoing change and cow numbers are expected to reach 9.2m head by 2024, according to Dr...
Agri-Business
'Significant risk to Irish agri-food exports if UK quits the single market'
The prospect of the UK quitting the European Union single market poses a very significant risk to the Irish agri-food...
Beef
Have Irish farmers used technology to improve their businesses without realising?
The use of genomics has allowed for a 50% improvement in genetic gain in cattle breeding on Irish farms, Teagasc’s...
Agri-Business
Mary Delaney takes the reins as Agricultural Science Association President
Mary Delaney will take the reins as the Agricultural Science Association’s President today following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting later...
Agri-Business
South American food production to increase by 40% - But what does it mean for Europe?
Food production in South America is set to increase by 40% in the coming years to meet the demands of...
Agri-Business
'Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact'
The majority of Irish agri-food professionals are worried about the impact of Brexit, a recent survey has shown. The Agricultural...