Environment
The European Commission has welcomed the final vote by the European Parliament and the EU Council...
The Hare's Corner biodiversity project will open for applications in January. The Hare’s...
N.Ireland
DAERA has unveiled the new Farming for Sustainability - Innovation Scheme, which aims to help farmers adopt new technologies and practices.
Agri-Business
Teagasc has outlined its priorities in the agriculture sector for the coming years in its statement of strategy for 2025 to 2028.
Agri Politics
A climate expert says the Irish government’s climate plan for the farming, seafood and forestry sector "falls far short" of what is needed.
Ifac has undertaken this voluntary, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-aligned report as a step toward a sustainable future.
New farm sustainability standards establish a legal framework for agricultural compliance and environmental stewardship in Northern Ireland.
Rural Life
A new €20,00 sustainability partnership has been announced between the Hare's Corner, a community-led initiative run by the Burrenbeo Trust to support landowners and communities in Galway implementing practical climate adaptation and biodiversity measures, and Intact Insurance Ireland.
Minister Martin Heydon has today opened the Teagasc National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre.
20 farmers have graduated as the third group of family farm suppliers from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a new course in sustainable packaging.
A new report from the EU aims to help in the creation of more sustainable, nutritious meals for canteen menus in public institutions
Former minister of state at the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) Pippa Hackett is the new project manager for the BASE-Line EIP.
Dairy
Dairy farmers get better economic returns, are at less risk of isolation but work longer hours compared to other farmers.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir MLA, to resign with immediate effect.
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Lidl GB has announced a "landmark" five year £30 billion investment to support the British food and farming industry.
Beef
Dawn Meats has today (Wednesday, October 15) reported a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, achieved over a six-year period.
In a bid to replace diesel fuel in tractors and other off-road vehicles, Kubota have been developing a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered tractor
A new climate action training course aimed at agri-professionals in sales, advisory, training, and support roles has been officially launched.
The revenue generated from an increase in carbon tax this year, which brings the tax to €71/t of CO2 emitted, will be ring-fenced for farmers
A tillage farmer from Wexford has been named the overall winner at the inaugural Teagasc FBD...
Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable...
