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Sugar signalling applications could boost wheat yields by up to 12% - study

Tillage

6 months ago

Sugar signalling applications could boost wheat yields by up to 12% - study

Enhancing individual plants’ sugar signalling ability could deliver increased wheat yields of up to 12 per cent.

Waterford family wins Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award

Rural Life

7 months ago

Waterford family wins Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award

Tirlan has revealed the winners of it's Sustainable Dairy Awards at the Heritage hotel in Portlaoise, Co. Laois today (April 29).

Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri

Banks and financial institutions view sustainable agriculture as their route to investment in nature and biodiversity.

New NI regional board will 'strengthen links' between farmers and vets

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

New NI regional board will 'strengthen links' between farmers and vets

The Moredun Foundation, a leading farming animal health charity announced the establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland...

Soil expert appointed to key lecturer position at UCC

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Soil expert appointed to key lecturer position at UCC

UCC has announced the appointment of Dr. William Burchill as FBD lecturer in sustainable agriculture (Soil Science).

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Former Teagasc advisor chronicles a century of agri change

A century of sustainability in Irish agriculture is the title of the new book by Seamus O' Dowd about developments in agricultural science.

Former Teagasc advisor chronicles a century of agri change

Environment

about 2 years ago

MU researchers to receive funding for sustainable soil project

Researchers at MU are to receive €243,000 from SFI for an innovative agriculture project to support sustainable soil health

MU researchers to receive funding for sustainable soil project

Environment

over 2 years ago

Heritage week: Linking agriculture and art via regenerative practices

For Heritage Week 2023, a discussion on how regenerative agriculture and regenerative art can influence each other will be held in Co. Louth.

Heritage week: Linking agriculture and art via regenerative practices

Tillage

over 2 years ago

Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use

Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent report.

Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use

Environment

over 2 years ago

Cork couple cuts back Dexter herd to focus on aronia berries

A couple with a background in overseas humanitarian work who run an organic farm in the west Cork hills have found that they can make more money growing 1ac of aronia plants than they can from their whole herd of Dexter cattle.

Cork couple cuts back Dexter herd to focus on aronia berries

Beef

over 2 years ago

5-point sustainability plan for Irish Angus could deliver 'real benefits'

One of the final groups from the 2022 Certified Irish Angus Schools competition have a five-point plan to support Irish Angus sustainability.

5-point sustainability plan for Irish Angus could deliver 'real benefits'

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

UN strengthens collaboration on nuclear science for agriculture

Peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology can help in achieving sustainable agriculture and global food security, the FAO said.

UN strengthens collaboration on nuclear science for agriculture

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Challenge to find sustainable AgTech start-ups launched

A new challenge is seeking startups with the potential to accelerate the agricultural industry's transition to a net zero sector.

Challenge to find sustainable AgTech start-ups launched

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture

To reach international climate objectives, engaging with agriculture is vital, according to a report by the British Embassy and BiOrbic.

Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Bayer to invest millions in sustainable agriculture by 2024

Bayer is to invest €1.3 billion in impact initiatives including sustainable agriculture and food security over the next three years.

Bayer to invest millions in sustainable agriculture by 2024

Dairy

over 4 years ago

Farm Zero C: Minister visits 'climate-neutral dairy' project

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue visited a "landmark project"...

Farm Zero C: Minister visits 'climate-neutral dairy' project

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

Irish food sustainability to fore with minister to address UN summit

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue is to address a major UN food...

Irish food sustainability to fore with minister to address UN summit

Environment

over 4 years ago

ReNu2Farm: Irish university explores Recycling Derived Fertilisers

Recycling Derived Fertilisers (RDFs) have been the key focus for an Irish university seeking to boost sustainability on farms in Europe.

ReNu2Farm: Irish university explores Recycling Derived Fertilisers

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Sustainable agriculture in 2021: There’s no vaccine for climate change

Feeding the world while taking climate action will require an industry-wide effort involving farmers and agri stakeholders, Teagasc says.

Sustainable agriculture in 2021: There’s no vaccine for climate change

Environment

over 5 years ago

'Carrot rather than stick approach' best way to improve water quality

The "early success" of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) and its approach has been welcomed by Macra.

'Carrot rather than stick approach' best way to improve water quality

Environment

over 5 years ago

'Farmers want to do the right thing': ASSAP report 'encouraging'

The collaborative efforts of the ASSAP programme to engage with farmers is encouraging, according to the IFA.

'Farmers want to do the right thing': ASSAP report 'encouraging'

Environment

over 5 years ago

ASSAP: 'Working with farmers the best way to improve water quality'

The first Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) interim report has been published.

ASSAP: 'Working with farmers the best way to improve water quality'

Rural Life

about 6 years ago

'Future of sustainable farming' midlands workshop to be held tomorrow

An event organised for the farming community which will focus on the future of sustainable farming is set to take place tomorrow.

'Future of sustainable farming' midlands workshop to be held tomorrow

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