Environment
New project to pay farmers for biodiversity actions
Farmers are to be encouraged to develop more biodiversity through wildlife ponds, hedgerows, woodlands and species-rich grasslands as part of...
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Agri-Business
Who should pay for environmental sustainability on farms?
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are exploring whether supply chains could be paying for measures to improve the environmental sustainability...
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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...
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Rural Life
McHugh awarded honorary doctorate from Trinity College
Managing director of the National Ploughing Association (NPA) since 1973, Anna May McHugh was awarded an honorary doctorate today (Friday,...
Environment
New climate centres set to focus on agri-food and biodiversity
Two new research co-centres for climate change set to begin works in January will focus on sustainable agri-food and biodiversity...
Environment
Hundreds of academics call for 100% plant-based meals in colleges
More than 850 academics have signed an open letter to university vice-chancellors, catering managers, and student union presidents for colleges...
Environment
MEPs launch study on carbon leakage in agri-food sector
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, along with members of The Left in the European Parliament, has launched a study on...
Environment
Research: Biodiversity loss has effect on global food markets
Biodiversity losses in countries with smaller, less-developed economies impact large, developed economies, according to a new study. Researchers from Trinity...