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‘Tariff barriers could cause UK food shortage’ – NFU

March 11, 2019

As the uncertainty around Brexit continues and the imposition of potential tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri-food exports looms, AgriLand found out how…

Brexit: State aid measures to help farmers ‘diversify’

February 22, 2019

Agri Politics

Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney confirmed this morning (February 22) that farming enterprises will be provided with the…

Emissions debate: What size is the Government’s aviation footprint?

February 6, 2019

Environment

Irish livestock production has come under severe scrutiny in recent months in relation to the sector’s role in contributing to the country’s greenhouse…

Agriculture ‘unevenly targeted’ in EU carbon crunch – commission official

December 5, 2018

Agri Politics

Agriculture is “unevenly targeted” under Europe’s effort to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a senior official at the European Commission’s agriculture directorate has…

‘Transport emissions have gone through the roof and you don’t hear much about it’ – Hogan

December 3, 2018

Agri Politics

Total greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector – including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – have “gone through the roof” in…

By 2050 global aviation emissions could surge by 700%

November 5, 2018

Environment

Someone flying from London to New York and back generates roughly the same level of emissions as the average person in the EU…

‘Farmers not unfairly targeted in carbon footprint agenda’ – Hogan

October 31, 2018

Agri-Business

Agriculture is “not being unfairly targeted” in the ongoing challenge to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural…

Farming falsehoods: ‘The level of vilification is out of control’

August 31, 2018

Agri Politics

The level of “vilification” and “misinformation” being peddled about agriculture, farmers and the source of quality food is “out of control”, a farm…

Veterinary courses fall in popularity in 2018 – CAO

July 5, 2018

Rural Life

The latest preference data from the Central Applications Office (CAO) has shown that Level 8 veterinary courses have fallen in popularity in 2018.…

New emission rules allow agri sector to ‘cancel and transfer’ allowances

April 17, 2018

Agri Politics

The European Parliament’s approval of a key piece of legislation on 2030 climate targets has been welcomed as a “pragmatic” move by Sean…

Video: Young scientists ‘create buzz’ with agri-inspired projects

January 12, 2018

Rural Life

This year marks the 54th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, with just over 2,000 projects being submitted for the 2018 event. A total…

‘Hurricane Ophelia highlights need for serious action on agri-carbon emissions’

October 17, 2017

Environment

Farmers will continue to suffer the cost of extreme weather events, unless greater strides are made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture,…

Fancy a career change? Check out the latest job offerings in the agri-sector

October 4, 2017

Rural Life

A number of job positions in the agriculture sector become available every month, giving people plenty of opportunity to change their career path.…

Could CAP monies be used to advance the agri-tech revolution on Irish farms?

September 8, 2017

Agri-Business

Small and medium-sized farmers can not be left behind in an agri-tech revolution, warned the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil…

Growth in agri-food exports to EU outpaces shipments to Britain

July 19, 2017

Agri-Business

The growth in agri-food exports to the EU was higher than increases in shipments to Britain in the first five months of the…

Outlook for agri markets suggest sterling will stabilise

July 14, 2017

Agri-Business

Volatility in the currency movements of sterling seen over the first half of the year are expected to ease, according to a Europe-wide…

Agriculture singled out as ‘critical policy area’ in DUP £1 billion deal with Tories

June 26, 2017

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector has been highlighted as a “critical policy area during the EU exit negotiations” in an agreement between the Democratic…

Loss of CAP payments in the UK could cost 250,000 non-farm jobs

May 30, 2017

Agri-Business

The loss of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments in the UK could result in the loss of 250,000 non-farm jobs there, according to a…

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