Agri-Business
Farmers facing price hikes for plastic recycling
The Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) has confirmed that farmers will be facing higher charges for recycling plastic this...
plastics
Environment
Danone 'surprised' by accusations regarding plastics use
Global dairy company, Danone, has said that it is “surprised” by an accusation regarding its use of plastics along its...
Environment
Cow-stomach bacteria could degrade synthetic plastics - study
Bacteria found in the rumen of a cow could help to break down plastics, an Austrian study has found. Cows’...
Environment
Government to cease purchase of single-use plastics from today
From today, Friday, Janurary 4, no Government department will purchase single-use plastic cups, cutlery or straws for use within their...
Agri-Business
'Feeding calves was a pain of a job, so I designed my own bucket'
Regarding calf feeding as a “pain of a job” paved the way for Co. Galway small farmer, John Concannon, to...