Environment
Now is the time for tough talking on climate - An Taisce
As negotiations continue around the formation of the new government, An Taisce is calling on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
Climate Action
Rural Life
Bord na Móna awards 11 students with scholarships
Eleven students have been awarded scholarships by Bord na Móna, with 10 to pursue studies and build careers in climate...
Sponsored
Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Environment
Ireland must phase out harmful fossil fuels by 2039 - CCAC
Ireland will need to phase out the use of harmful fossil fuels by 2039 if the country is to meet...
Environment
Ireland climbs 14 places on Climate Change Performance Index
Ireland has climbed 14 places from last year on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which monitors climate mitigation efforts...
Rural Life
SSE Airtricity €5m green community fund opens for applications
SSE Airtricity has today (Wednesday, October 30) opened its €5 million all-island Generation Green Community Fund for applications. The fund...
Environment
Emissions gap between aspiration and reality remains high - climate report
A multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has concluded that science is showing we are “far off...
Rural Life
Report suggests 'bioeconomy co-operative' for north Kerry region
A “bioeconomy co-operative” could help create new income streams for farmers and local employment in a north Kerry region, according...
Beef
Beef farmers sought for project on reducing finishing age
Beef farmers are being sought to take part in a new Teagasc research project focused on reducing the finishing age...
Sponsored
Give your dairy hygiene programme a spring clean
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Environment
Report: Irish people have high awareness of climate change
A new report from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) reveals that Irish people have a high...
Environment
European Solar Academy to train 100,000 workers across the EU
A new initiative by the European Commission, the European Solar Academy, aims to address the skills and labour gap in...
Agri-Business
Teagasc outlines research on climate, potato breeding and safety
Teagasc has published a report on the impact of its research throughout 2023, with the authority highlighting developments in climate...
Agri-Business
Australian company create world's first 'climate-friendly' milk
An Australian company has announced the launch of a new product, “Ashgrove Eco-Milk”, which is a climate-friendly milk. Ashgrove Cheese...
Environment
Dairy exit scheme delay highlighted in Climate Action Plan report
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s (DAFM’s) failure to publish a proposed dairy exit scheme in the final...
Agri-Business
Biomethane supplier opens Tipperary facility
A newly established producer and supplier of biomethane has officially opened its operation headquarters in Tipperary Town. Nephin Energy has...
Sponsored
Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Rural Life
€27m for community projects to scale up local climate action
Community groups across Ireland can now apply for funding from a pot worth €27 million to work with their local...
Agri-Business
Danone sells premium US organic dairy businesses
French food group Danone has signed an agreement to sell its premium organic dairy units in the US to Platinum Equity,...
Environment
Climate Action Plan: Maximum nitrogen limits review by mid-2024
A review of maximum nitrogen (N) limits and providing options to farmers to voluntarily reduce livestock numbers are among the...
Environment
Peatland restoration project claims SciFest 2023 title
A project examining peatland restoration in Ireland has today (Friday, November 24) claimed top honours at SciFest 2023. Jack Shannon,...