Economics

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

There is an opportunity to produce more food, fibre and energy, with lower environmental impact and greater resilience to future uncertainties if we take a sustainable approach, Styles found.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

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Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

HEALTH 1 July 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

PODCAST 22 May 2026

Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

RENEWABLES 6 May 2026

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

The summit will bring together over 400 senior figures from farming, agribusiness, policy and economics for what promises to be one of the most influential and challenging agri events of 2026.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

The summit is the main event within the Nuffield International Triennial, a week-long programme welcoming global agricultural leaders and alumni to Ireland.

NEWS 23 December 2025

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 23 December 2025

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

The summit is set to be one of the most significant global agriculture forums of 2026, attended by more than 300 delegates and featuring top-level speakers from Ireland and overseas.

NEWS 23 December 2025

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

As we prepare to ring in the new year, USDA forecasts that beef supply will remain tight in 2026, so maintaining consumer demand will be the key to a happy new year for beef producers.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Stephen Robb talks to Chris McCallum, Associate Sustainability Consultant at Tetra Tech about the role of carbon cooperative farmers in the green energy transition.

RENEWABLES 23 December 2025

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Habit is also a very powerful factor that militates against change. Many farmers simply like having a bull and are reluctant to take up the spreadsheet instead.

VIEWPOINTS 23 December 2025

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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