N.Ireland
M&S commits to meeting its climate change targets
Marks and Spencer (M&S) remains committed to meeting the food retailer’s key climate change targets into the future. In turn,...
Climate Change
Environment
Watch: EPA says agriculture must adapt to climate change
Agriculture in Ireland has to determine a “future vision” for the sector that is both sustainable and can adapt to...
Sponsored
Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Environment
Research: Ireland and UK face increase in extreme winter storms
Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and...
N.Ireland
'My top priority is to tackle the climate emergency' - DAERA minister
Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, Andrew Muir, has said his top priority is “to take action to...
Rural Life
Fuel prices to rise from today due to carbon tax increase
The cost of home heating oil and natural gas is set to rise from today (Wednesday, May 1) due to...
Beef
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
Environment
2023 was second warmest year on record for Europe - report
2023 was the second-warmest year on record for Europe, at 1.02–1.12°C above average, according to a new report. The European...
Environment
Eamon Ryan: 'We cannot give up on climate change'
The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has challenged other political parties, including his government colleagues, on how they will address...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
N.Ireland
Climate change reporting duties to be placed on NI public bodies
New regulations are to be placed on public bodies in Northern Ireland (NI) for carrying out climate change reporting duties....
Agri Politics
Tánaiste: 'We are putting in place urgent assistance' for farmers
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said his party, Fianna Fáil is committed to providing “urgent assistance” to farmers towards acting on...
Environment
Study: Hedgerow biomass in decline in Ireland
A new study has highlighted that hedgerow biomass is in decline in Ireland in terms of area, due to removals...
Rural Life
Met Éireann to develop model for intense rainfall over short periods
Met Éireann is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help develop a new weather model for intense rainfall events in...
Environment
Farmer and NGOs sue fossil fuel giant claiming climate damage
A farmer in Belgium and a number of environmental non-government organisations (NGOs) are attempting to sue a major fossil fuel...
Environment
National Tree Week highlights importance of planting more trees
National Tree Week is currently underway with events across the country raising awareness of the importance of planting more trees....
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Competition: Enter now to win a Merlo Multifarmer
Agriland is delighted to collaborate with Merlo to bring farmers a fantastic competition. The lucky winner will have the free...
Environment
Minister: Food waste costs average Irish household €700/year
Food waste is estimated to cost the average household €700 a year or €60 per month, Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Tillage
Food Vision Tillage Group report due in coming days
The final report from the Food Vision Tillage Group is expected to be published during the first half of March....
Environment
CCAC: Government must ensure sufficient protected urea supplies
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has said that the government must be proactive on ensuring there are sufficient supplies...
Environment
Ireland ranks 8 out of 14 EU countries for sustainable progress
Ireland has ranked in eighth place out of 14 comparable EU countries in this year’s Sustainable Progress Index report released...