Environment
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Huge potential in gene editing for Irish agriculture
Ireland and EU players should use the EU study on New Genomic Techniques to promote the technologies for the advancement of agriculture, environment, and medicines, writes Dr Thomas McLoughlin*.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Apr 2021
Farm building work under increasing scrutiny
County Councils are referring more on-farm developments for ecology reports in recent years, while An Taisce also plays a role in the planning process.
Niall Hurson on 04 Apr 2021
Brazil seeks $1bn to curb Amazon deforestation by 30-40%
Brazil has been widely criticised for its reluctance to curb deforestation in the world's largest rainforest.
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Climate bill: do we have the research needed to reach the targets?
The focus needs to turn to measuring the emissions being offset as well as reducing overall emissions, writes Siobhán Walsh.
Declan Marren on 31 Mar 2021
Thrive: common issues in the calf-rearing shed
With the number of dairy-beef calf numbers beginning to grow on farms across the country, Declan Marren looks at some of the most common issues in the calf-rearing shed.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Mar 2021
Man suspected of spreading septic tank waste along road arrested
A suspect tractor and slurry tanker was identified by gardaí after reports the contents of a septic tank were disposed along the N8.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Mar 2021
Agri Aware farm talk series to focus on environmental conservation
Agri Aware’s physical farm walk and talk events have been replaced by a series of videos this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Jack Kennedy on 28 Mar 2021
Watch: Glanbia webinar in less than five minutes
The following article summarises in five minutes the Glanbia problem, proposals and what Glanbia chair John Murphy wants to happen next.
Amii McKeever on 24 Mar 2021
They just didn’t suit you
If the food supply chain was a team, who would you say is pulling the most weight? Feedback is saying that the farmer needs to do more. But to win everyone needs to pull together. Writes Amii McKeever
Stephen Robb on 18 Mar 2021
The plant whisperer - scientists develop device to communicate with plants
Scientists continue to explore new frontiers in plant biology and communication which could one day revolutionise how we produce crops
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Mar 2021
‘New REPS’ to pay up to €6,900 per farmer
Details of the long-awaited scheme are emerging, with applications set to open late this year.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Mar 2021
Ireland’s first water leak detection dog gets to work in Roscommon
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Roscommon to catch up with Enda and the team at Anubis Detection, the first in Ireland to have trained a Springer Spaniel dog for detecting underground water leaks.
Justin McCarthy on 17 Mar 2021
Editorial: dairy cap exposes need for new environmental approach
It is important that the dairy industry and wider agricultural sector stand back and look at why the opportunity for some farmers to optimise the profitability of their farm is now being curtailed.
Damien O'Reilly on 17 Mar 2021
Damien's Diary: trying to find common ground
When it comes to farming and the environment, can people not just get on together, asks Damien O'Reilly.
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
English farms to pilot new environment scheme
A Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme will be funded by gradual reductions in BPS payments.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 Mar 2021
Sustainable farming incentive launched for English farmers
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England is currently looking for expressions of interest in the programme from farmers.
Irene Bermingham on 15 Mar 2021
Job of the week: seasonal fisheries officer at Inland Fisheries Ireland
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is now seeking applications for its 2021 nationwide recruitment campaign of seasonal fisheries officers, writes Irene Bermingham.
Peter McCann on 10 Mar 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Spring health: scour in young calves
An outbreak of scour on the farm can spread rapidly among calves, so quick action and an early diagnosis can make a big difference. Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland takes a look at scour.
Barry Cassidy on 08 Mar 2021
Calls for reversal of VAT hike on milk recording
The ICMSA said the decision by Revenue to increase the VAT on milk recording ran contrary to national policy.