Agri-Business
How fertiliser and pesticide use drive EU food security
Fertiliser and pesticide use have complex interdependencies with positive and negative impacts on food security across the EU, the European...
food security
Agri-Business
Chemical pesticides pose 'food security' threat - EU
An intensive agricultural model “based on chemical pesticides” is likely to pose a food security threat due to a loss...
Rural Life
Lack of allotments and community gardens highlighted
The lack of allotments and community gardens on the island of Ireland was highlighted recently, at a meeting of community...
Agri-Business
UN survey: War in Ukraine results in scale down of agri activities
After nine months of war in Ukraine, rural households are increasingly affected by the conflict with many forced to scale...
Environment
COP27: Developed countries disproportionately consume global carbon budget
The presidency of the 2022 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP27) expressed “deep regret” that developed countries continue to...
Agri-Business
Ukraine grain export deal extended for 120 days
The Black Sea Grain Initiative to export grain from ports in Ukraine will be extended for 120 days, according to...
Environment
COP27: Countries urged to honour emissions commitments
At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference this weekend in Sharm el-Sheikh, Eygpt, the European Commission is calling on all...
Agri Politics
McConalogue addresses agri ministers at Paris conference
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is today (Thursday, November 3) addressing a meeting of more than...
Agri-Business
Bayer launches German facility aimed at sustainable food security
Crop science and biotechnology company Bayer has launched a new facility in Germany aimed at ensuring sustainable food security. The...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: 'Stable politics' needed for sustainable food production
Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world’s leading sustainable food producer, political leaders have been told. This was...
Agri Politics
Minister highlights importance of livestock for global food security
Enhanced research is “paramount” to ensuring the sustainability of livestock systems, Minister of State Martin Heydon has said, while highlighting...
Agri-Business
Farmers not recognised for their role in mitigating climate change
The Minister for Agriculture should review the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets that have been set for Irish agriculture, despite...
Agri-Business
Kerry launches food waste estimator tool
Kerry, the global taste and nutrition company, has launched a unique tool to raise awareness of food loss and waste,...
Agri Politics
EU Commission pledges further €600m to tackle global food crisis
The European Commission has announced further funding towards food security and biodiversity following discussions with world leaders and international partners...
Agri-Business
Ireland ranks second in Global Food Security Index 2022
Ireland is among the top performers of the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) developed by Economist Impact, which sets a...
Agri-Business
Food systems must not 'be taken for granted' - CEJA
CEJA president and winegrower Diana Lenzi addressed EU agriculture ministers this week during the informal AGRIFISH Council meeting in Prague,...
N.Ireland
DUP highlights importance of food security for Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh DUP assembly member, William Irwin has said the importance of food security in Northern Ireland cannot be...
Environment
'We have to produce as much food in next 30 years as in last 2,000'
The world has to produce as much food protein in the next 30 years as it has in the last...
