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food security

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Agri-Business

17 days ago

Farmers say 'harmful' trade deals are 'threatening food security'

Uncertainty around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and "harmful" trade deals are "threatening...

DAFM minister attends G20 meeting on sustainable agriculture

Agri Politics

2 months ago

DAFM minister attends G20 meeting on sustainable agriculture

Minister of State with responsibility for food promotion, new markets, research and development,...

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Agri-Business

4 months ago

ASA conference to highlight Ireland's role in global food security

Ireland’s role in global food security is set to top the agenda at this year's Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference.

World could 'fall far short' of meeting food needs by 2050 - expert

Agri Politics

6 months ago

World could 'fall far short' of meeting food needs by 2050 - expert

Dr. Cary Fowler has expressed concerns about how global food systems are positioned to feed the world population going forward.

FFA: UK food security levels 'now a national emergency'

Agri-Business

7 months ago

FFA: UK food security levels 'now a national emergency'

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.

Agri-Business

7 months ago

UK govt may 'soon be issuing ration books' warns farmers group

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, is predicting that food security will quickly rise up the UK’s political agenda.

UK govt may 'soon be issuing ration books' warns farmers group

Environment

7 months ago

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Nearly one fifth of the world's agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious...

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Inputs and extreme weather cited as main EU food security risks

High, volatile input costs, as well as extreme weather events, have been cited as the most relevant risks to EU food security.

Inputs and extreme weather cited as main EU food security risks

N.Ireland

8 months ago

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has confirmed agriculture’s role at the heart of the sustainability agenda.

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Rural Life

8 months ago

Ireland pledges €1 billion to fight global malnutrition

Ireland will commit €250 million a year for the next four years to help combat global malnutrition, Tánaiste Simon Harris announced.

Ireland pledges €1 billion to fight global malnutrition

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Labour 'failed to recognise impact' of tax measures on farming - UUP

The new Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on production agriculture

Labour 'failed to recognise impact' of tax measures on farming - UUP

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Farmers and agri cooperatives are seeking greater recognition in the revision of the European Union's energy security framework.

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

UK food business consultant, Dr. Clive Black, characterised Bord Bia as 'best in class' for collaboration in the farming and food sectors.

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

Environment

9 months ago

Report: Irish agri needs to balance climate targets with economics

Ireland's agri-food sector plays a vital role in the economy, while simultaneously, in terms of climate, accounts for almost 38% of GHG

Report: Irish agri needs to balance climate targets with economics

Rural Life

9 months ago

Submissions open for global advancement in agri-food contest

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an annual initiative from the World Food Prize Foundation.

Submissions open for global advancement in agri-food contest

Rural Life

10 months ago

'Organic farming levels lag behind European counterparts'

There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing, still lag behind our European counterparts,

'Organic farming levels lag behind European counterparts'

Rural Life

11 months ago

Study: Animal-sourced food requirements depend on goals of each country

A new study highlights notable regional differences in each country's animal-sourced food requirements, depending on individual goals

Study: Animal-sourced food requirements depend on goals of each country

Rural Life

11 months ago

Almost €40m DAFM funding for international development in 2024

Minister Charlie McConalogue, announced the allocation in 2024 of €39.86 million in funding for international development

Almost €40m DAFM funding for international development in 2024

Dairy

11 months ago

Ukraine dairy sector still investing despite Russian missiles

Even though Russian missiles are still targeting dairy farms in Ukraine, the bigger industrial units are investing heavily.

Ukraine dairy sector still investing despite Russian missiles

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Defra report: Decrease in 'food secure' households in UK

There is a notable decrease in food secure households in the UK according to a report from the...

Defra report: Decrease in 'food secure' households in UK

Agri-Business

12 months ago

EU Council approves conclusions on 'farmer-focused' next CAP

The European Council has unanimously approved a set of conclusions on a "farmer-focused" Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027.

EU Council approves conclusions on 'farmer-focused' next CAP

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

G20 committed to 'sustainably' increasing agricultural productivity

Leaders of the G20 have renewed their commitment to work towards "sustainably" increasing agricultural productivity.

G20 committed to 'sustainably' increasing agricultural productivity

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

MEP says Russian invasion affected EU attitude to food production

An Irish MEP has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and supply chain instability, affected the attitude in the EU to food production.

MEP says Russian invasion affected EU attitude to food production

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