Rural Life
'Dublin Bus thrashing Irish agriculture' with veganism adverts
Independent TD Michael Collins has called on Dublin Bus management to “immediately remove” advertising imagery sponsored by vegan campaigners across...
Veganism
Beef
US study finds meat alternatives are 'not nutritionally interchangeable'
A comparison of grass-fed meat and plant-based meat alternatives has found significant nutritional differences despite comparable Nutrition Facts panels. The...
Environment
Is 'eating our way out of climate change' a runner?
The climate impact of going vegan for two years is the equivalent of one transatlantic flight per passenger – meaning...
Rural Life
Blue Peter executives row back over meat-free challenge
Blue Peter bosses appear to have rowed back over a nationwide challenge in which children were encouraged to swap meat...
Rural Life
Blue Peter angers agri-food groups over green badge challenge
Long-running children’s TV programme Blue Peter has angered agri-food bodies by encouraging children to go meat-free as part of its...
Agri-Business
ASA reviewing more than 100 Oatly complaints
UK adverts watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, has said it is still reviewing more than 100 complaints challenging environmental claims...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm suppliers hit out at 'meat-free Monday' post
Dale Farm suppliers have hit out at the dairy processor after it posted on social media offering “meat-free Monday inspiration”....
Rural Life
'No limits' on proportion of animal-derived ingredients allowed in vegan foods - FSAI
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has today (Monday, September 28) warned consumers who are allergic or intolerant to...
Environment
Veganism, environment and agriculture: Engagement online is 'explosive'
Whether you perceive it is as informative or just noisy, there is absolutely no avoiding the seismic food debate online....
Rural Life
Depression and self-harm more prevalent among 'meat abstainers'
Research carried out in the US indicates that people who avoid eating meat are more at risk of depression, self-harm...
Pig/Poultry
UK TV authority receives over 350 complaints for 'How to Steal Pigs'
The UK’s broadcasting authority, Ofcom, has received over 350 complaints for a documentary on Channel 4 titled ‘How to Steal...
Beef
UFU members 'outraged' over vegan ads on bus
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that some of its members are “outraged” over vegan ads appearing on Translink buses...
Pig/Poultry
ICSA criticises 'scandalous' Channel 4 programme
A television programme due to be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight, Tuesday, January 14, has been heavily criticised by the...
Beef
'If you choose to be vegan, don't blame others for eating meat'
Choosing to turn vegan for climate change or ethical reasons doesn’t give people the right to appoint blame at meat...
Rural Life
Video: Activist almost killed after locking neck to factory line
A vegan activist has had a lucky escape after he locked his neck to a factory processing line and found...
Dairy
Lakeland chief on veganism: 'We must challenge misinformation'
The dairy industry must continue to protect its reputation and tackle misinformation arising from the “agenda” of veganism and anti-farming...
Agri Politics
An Taisce programme slammed for 'anti-livestock ethos'
The “anti-dairy and anti-livestock” ethos contained in An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme has been condemned by the Irish Creamery Milk...
Environment
IFA calls for An Taisce 'propaganda' pack to be 'withdrawn from schools'
The green schools teacher resource pack, produced by An Taisce, which encourages students to eat less meat and dairy and...