Agri Politics
G20 committed to 'sustainably' increasing agricultural productivity
Leaders of the G20 have renewed their commitment to work towards “sustainably” increasing agricultural productivity at the G20 summit in...
food security
Agri-Business
MEP says Russian invasion affected EU attitude to food production
An Irish MEP has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ensuing supply chain instability, affected the attitude...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
WWF Living Planet Report reveals a 'system in peril'
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has published its ‘Living Planet Report 2024’, which reveals a “system in peril”,...
Agri Politics
CAP: 'Food security is main function of agriculture' - commissioner
Talks on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027 have ended after discussions in Luxembourg over the last two...
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
Researchers develop new database of microbes in food
Researchers have developed a database of the “food microbiome” and have shown that food-associated microbes account for around 3% of...
Agri Politics
NI's access to GB and EU markets must be 'unfettered and clear' - MLA
MLA Claire Sugden has said that Northern Ireland must “make the most” of the situation it is in, and ensure...
CAP / Schemes
ICMSA: Budget increase 'must' follow food security focus in EU
President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) Denis Drennan has said that a budget increase must follow the...
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...
CAP / Schemes
Outgoing agriculture commissioner: CAP is 'vital' for Europe
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is vital for Europe, according to outgoing European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski. The comments...
Dairy
Watch: President Higgins says Ireland should produce different dairy products
President Michael D. Higgins has said he would like to see Ireland producing different dairy products to support food security....
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)...
Rural Life
Ireland must 'up its game' when promoting food producers - Mullins
Fine Gael politician and Ireland South candidate for the European elections, John Mullins, has said that Ireland must “up its...
N.Ireland
Governments should prioritise food security - UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
Agri-Business
Global land prices on rise for more than 2 decades
Soaring land prices, land grabs, and carbon schemes are creating an unprecedented ‘land squeeze’, threatening farmers and food production, according...
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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
Hundreds of farmers to attend WFO annual meeting
The 2024 World Farmers’ Organistion (WFO) annual meeting will take place from June 17 to June 21 at the Food...
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...
Agri-Business
Report: Profitability of some farms in EU is 'being squeezed'
The profitability of some farms in the European is being squeezed by lower agricultural prices, according to a new report...
Agri-Business
ICMSA welcome planned EU pivot to food security over sustainability
A planned pivot to food security over sustainability in the European Union’s (EU) next strategic agenda had been welcomed by...