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...
Climate Action
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...
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...
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,...
Environment
Global dairy stakeholders reaffirm sustainability commitment
The Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) have announced their dedication to climate action and sustainability...
Environment
€3.8m for climate and agriculture research projects
The government has today (Wednesday, November 15) announced €3.8 million in new research funding for four collaborative projects on climate...
Agri-Business
Fonterra aims for 30% on-farm emissions cut by 2030
Fonterra has today (Thursday, November 9) announced that it is targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The...
Environment
Tyrone bog to be transformed into peatland restoration hub
A former commercially harvested bog in Co. Tyrone is set to be transformed into a demonstration hub for peatland restoration....
Agri-Business
Week of events to raise awareness of Ireland's bioeconomy
A series of events will take place next week around the country to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s bioeconomy....
Environment
Timmermans replaced with new EU Climate Action Commissioner
The European Council has today (Monday, October 9) appointed Wopke Hoekstra from the Netherlands as a new European Commissioner, by...