Agri-Business
Dam breach could turn Ukraine farmland into 'deserts'
The destruction of a dam in Ukraine could result in farmland in the south of the country turning into “deserts”,...
United Nations
Agri-Business
Ukraine dam destruction: Sustained flooding to 'disrupt farming'
Sustained flooding caused by the destruction of a dam in Ukraine will “disrupt farming activities, damage livestock and fisheries, and...
Sponsored
Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
Call for decarbonisation of agriculture to be sped up
The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has called for the decarbonisation of agriculture to be sped up. He was...
Environment
Most recent eight year period was warmest on record - report
Global mean temperatures for the past eight years were the highest on record, despite the cooling impact of the La...
Environment
IPCC: Multiple effective options available to cut emissions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that there are “multiple, feasible and effective options” currently available to...
Agri-Business
Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended - UN
The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that the Black Sea Grain Initiative allowing Ukraine to export grain and agricultural produce...
Rural Life
Russia willing to extend Black Sea grain deal for 60 days only
Russia has signalled that it is willing to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is due to end on...
Agri Politics
Agri ministers and officials attend UN dialogue on agri-food systems
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) convened a virtual dialogue between the Food Systems National Conveners and the...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
biodiversity
'Biocredits' - global demand growing to fund biodiversity action
Global demand for biodiversity credits, or ‘biocredits’, is growing among governments, people and businesses, according to a research paper for...
Environment
COP27 must deliver real results - Social Democrats
The Irish government must insist that the United Nations (UN) climate change conference, COP27, is more than just a talking...
Machinery
State of Agriculture report ignores nitty gritty of farming
The United Nations has recently published a report entitled The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 in which it looks...
Agri-Business
Global conference on livestock sector sustainability begins in Dublin
An international conference focused on the sustainability challenges facing the livestock sector is taking place in Dublin this week. The...
Agri-Business
DAFM: 17% of the world's food is wasted
Around 17% of the world’s food is wasted at retail and consumer level, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Environment
UN: July 2022 was among warmest on record
This year saw one of the three warmest Julys on record, according to the United Nations (UN) weather agency. The...
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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...
Agri-Business
Canada pledges $40m for grain storage in Ukraine
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a $40 million (€39.2 million) project funded by...
Agri-Business
First grain ship from Ukraine arrives in Turkey for inspection
The first cargo ship transporting grain from Ukraine since the Russian invasion began has landed in Turkey for inspection. The...
Environment
FAO: Animal health policies key in measuring emissions
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has urged governments to develop stronger approaches to evaluating the...
Agri-Business
Russian missiles strike Ukraine port day after grain deal
Less than 24 hours after a landmark deal was signed to allow grain exports resume through ports in Ukraine, Russian...