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...
FAO
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)...
Sponsored
RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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...
Horticulture
Ever wondered where the not so humble potato came from?
It can lay claim to being around for 8,000 years and has undisputed strong links with Ireland but where did...
Opinion
Opinion: 'International Day of the Potato' should be capitalised on
For many years now, Irish potato growers have been looking for an effective sales platform, where their output is concerned....
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Meat and cereal prices rise in April
The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vegetable...
Rural Life
2026 to be International Year of Woman Farmer
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN)...
Sponsored
Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Beef
Initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials on farm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need...
Rural Life
FAO: Food insecurity the 'new normal' since Covid-19
Food insecurity and malnutrition have become a “new normal” according to the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
Tillage
Lower cereal quotations pulling down food prices globally
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined for the seventh consecutive month in February, as lower international cereal quotations...
Rural Life
UN to bestow President Higgins with Agricola Medal
President Michael D. Higgins has been chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to receive...
Beef
Global food commodity price index for December down 10%
Global food commodity prices were 10% lower in December 2023 compared to 12 months earlier, according to the Food and...
Agri Politics
Over €29 million of funding announced for international development
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue announced funding of €29,762,733 today (Wednesday, December 27) for international development...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Environment
FAO highlights need for 'data-driven' action on global food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has called for “data-driven” action to make food systems...
Agri-Business
Intensify livestock production in 'relevant locations' - FAO
Livestock production should be intensified in “relevant locations” to achieve zero hunger, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Wheat and maize prices fall in November
The benchmark for world food commodity prices was broadly stable in November, with lower international cereal quotations offset by higher...
Environment
Report: 'Efficiency gains' in dairy farming can help reduce GHG emissions
Significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be achieved through improvement of management practices in dairy farming, a new...