Agri-Business
Teagasc seeks researcher for EU plant protein project
Teagasc is currently recruiting for a researcher to join its team working on a project to enhance plant protein production...
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Tillage
Profits and value 'central' to producing more feed protein in EU
Profitability and value chains are key issues to be addressed if the EU is to reduce its reliance on imported...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Beef
'Main output of livestock is animal-sourced food' - O'Mara
The main output of livestock in agriculture is animal-sourced food according to Teagasc director, Prof. Frank O’Mara. He recently addressed...
Agri Politics
EU agri-ministers to seek greater autonomy in proteins
Agriculture ministers from the EU held an informal meeting in Belgium this week to develop the autonomy of the EU...
Dairy Technical
Nitrates mitigation proposals: What do they mean for farmers?
A number of potential mitigation measures for farmers affected by changes to nitrates regulations are to be sent to the...
Environment
Third of consumers cutting back on animal products - survey
Around a third (36%) of Irish consumers have indicated that they are cutting back on animal products, according to a...
Environment
EU protein strategy should not undermine farmers - Irish MEP
The new European Union protein strategy must not undermine Irish farmers, particularly those producing meat and dairy, the Sinn Féin...
N.Ireland
CAFRE: How best to mitigate ammonia emissions
According to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors in Northern Ireland, farmers can take a number...
Sponsored
Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Environment
Study: Environmental impacts of dairy beef halved
A study has revealed that a new way of calculating the environmental footprint of foodstuffs leaves the impacts of animal-based...
Agri-Business
Irish start-up Niskus Biotec to receive early investment of $200,000
Niskus Biotec, an AgTech start-up based in Co. Monaghan, has been selected to take part in an accelerator programme, and...
Agri-Business
Hexafrass fertiliser to help plants render aphids infertile
Hexafrass, a new insect-based fertiliser, has been proven to enable an immune system response in plants that can render aphids...
Agri-Business
A climate for crickets - Irish company paves the way for new protein source
An Irish family-owned company has signed a distribution agreement with a Vietnamese manufacturing company, Cricket One, to provide cricket protein...
Agri-Business
Arla identifies movers and shakers seeking protein for sports nutrition
Mainstream consumers are increasingly seeking out protein for sports nutrition, but their needs and purchase motivations vary, according to a...
Tillage News
Protein crops in 2022 estimated to be back on 2021 level
Protein crops are estimated to be back on 2021 figures according to Teagasc, which made a presentation at the latest...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Agri-Business
Greenhouse gas emissions do not recognise international borders
Jack Bobo, director of global food and water policy with The Nature Conservancy and CEO of the of food foresight...
Sheep
Supplying adequate protein to ewes in late pregnancy
Supplying adequate amounts of protein in the diet of ewes in late pregnancy is vital, and must be considered for...
N.Ireland
Is A2 milk a mainstream dairy option for the future?
Producing A2 milk may well be a mainstream option for Irish dairy farmers in the not too distant future. A2...
Grass
Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage
According to silage consultant Dr. Dave Davies, grass should be cut when it has a dry matter digestibility (DMD) value...