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Livestock farmers have to decide if they will use Irish grain – Bord Bia

Bord Bia would like to see recognition for the use of Irish grain, but at present it does not recognise the value of Irish grain.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Livestock farmers have to decide if they will use Irish grain – Bord Bia

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Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

Farm emissions 3.8% lower in third quarter of 2025 than same period in 2024

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

NEWS 28 January 2026

Tillage Management: wet weather, varieties and calculating carbon

Tillage Management: wet weather, varieties and calculating carbon

Tillage Management: wet weather, varieties and calculating carbon

NEWS 21 January 2026

EU cut to fertiliser tariffs of 'limited' impact to Ireland

EU cut to fertiliser tariffs of 'limited' impact to Ireland

EU cut to fertiliser tariffs of 'limited' impact to Ireland

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s role in the global game of emissions reductions

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s role in the global game of emissions reductions

The earth is a tiny planet in a small galaxy but it is blessed with no fewer than 200 hundred sovereign and independent governments which have failed dismally at the annual COP meetings.

OPINION 19 November 2025

Brussels suspends tariffs on some fertilisers to offset CBAM costs

Brussels suspends tariffs on some fertilisers to offset CBAM costs

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aimed to reduce carbon leakage. However, the logistics of its implementation proved difficult. Amy Forde and Siobhán Walsh report.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

The results of the national programme will provide the largest ever nationwide database of soil nutrients and soil carbon levels in the history of the State.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 November 2025

Tillage farmers to be paid for sustainability in new pilot scheme

Tillage farmers to be paid for sustainability in new pilot scheme

The new pilot is being funded by the state and is a collaborative project with industry, but payments will be made to farmers by industry.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Meeting global sustainability expectations in food

Meeting global sustainability expectations in food

Mick Houlihan is the senior manager for agricultural sustainability in Bord Bia and in this article writes about some of what consumers want.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 19 November 2025

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

The SEAI Energy Awards took place last week, with Kepak among the food companies recognised for sustainable energy initiatives.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

EU Deforestation Regulations are in limbo at present. As uncertainty enters markets there could be opportunity for Irish feed.

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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