Food production

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

Major new research published by Teagasc shows the potential changes to Ireland’s ability to feed the world.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Protein trade-offs in climate policy

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Sluggish fertiliser sales lead to price cuts

Sluggish fertiliser sales lead to price cuts

NEWS 10 June 2026

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

NEWS 3 June 2026

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

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Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

How the mighty have fallen and as a race, Great Britain is still in Empire mode and has failed to adjust to a post-colonial world.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Connecting children to farming

Connecting children to farming

'This is not just a farming issue. It is an education issue and a life skills issue.' - Claire Mac Evilly, CEO, Airfield Estate, Dublin

LETTERS 22 May 2026

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

The Cork-based Senator made the comments following the recent decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for a 398ac solar farm development in Aglish in the Lee Valley.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

History is written in the struggle for food security, and there have been numerous occasions in the past where the very essence of food availability has sparked war.

VIEWPOINTS 22 May 2026

External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

Stakeholders beyond the farm gate need to have a greater influence when it comes to the future of farm sustainability and long-term economic resilience, the Nuffield International Agri-Summit heard.

WORLD 22 May 2026

Flawed thinking to cut food production to meet climate targets – Coveney

Flawed thinking to cut food production to meet climate targets – Coveney

Any fool can reduce the pressure on nature by just doing less, Simon Coveney has said.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Why producing more food requires more knowledge not more inputs

Why producing more food requires more knowledge not more inputs

Sustainable intensification backed by more knowledge with improved genetics and precision agriculture is what European farmers will need to depend on in the future, according to TCD professor.

WORLD 22 May 2026

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Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

In a competitive global market, Bord Bia Quality Assurance, under the Origin Green programme, plays a vital role in protecting Ireland’s reputation for high-quality, sustainably produced meat & dairy.

Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

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