Agri-Business
COP29: Platform launched for farmers to drive climate solutions
A platform to help farmers navigate the current network of agriculture-focused initiatives and programmes on climate action has been launched...
FAO
Agri-Business
FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024
The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% from the previous year to more than $2 trillion...
Sponsored
Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri-Business
99% of Holstein bulls globally can be traced to 2 males - FAO
99.75% of the global population of Holstein bulls can be traced back to two males, chief of the Sustainable Animal...
Environment
Agriculture and food among topics to be discussed at COP29
Agriculture and food are among the topics to be discussed at the 29th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29)...
Agri-Business
FAO: World butter prices rose in October for 13th month in a row
The Food Price Index, compiled by the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) shows today (Friday, November 8) that...
Agri Politics
UN calls for 'universal access' to nutritious and safe food
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has highlighted the need for all people in the...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Dairy and cereal prices rise in September
The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the month of September, with quotations up for all covered commodity...
Veterinary
UN General Assembly sees agreement to reduce AMR use
At the recent meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, world leaders agreed to target reductions on antimicrobial use...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly but dairy bucks trend
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined marginally in August, as decreases in quotations for sugar, meat and cereals...
Veterinary
Vet kits and fodder sent to Gaza to help improve livestock health
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delivering 2,452 veterinary kits to livestock-keeping households in Gaza...
Agri-Business
Cereal prices offset increase in global meat prices - FAO
Increases in international quotations for meat products and vegetable oils have been offset by an ongoing decrease in cereal prices...
Pig/Poultry
New variants of bird flu threaten Asia and the Pacific - FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise...
Rural Life
One in 11 people globally faced hunger in 2023 - UN
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, which is equivalent to one in 11 people globally and one in...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Increased demand for dairy in June
The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
University of Galway teams up with FAO to combat hunger
University of Galway has announced a partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to combat hunger and...
Rural Life
President Higgins awarded FAO Agricola medal
President Michael D. Higgins has been awarded with the ‘Agricola Medal’ of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index:Â Cereal and dairy prices rise in May
The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the third consecutive month in May, with higher prices recorded for...
Rural Life
President Higgins to receive Agricola Medal this week
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is set to receive the Agricola Medal of the United Nations Food and Agriculture...