Food production
on 02 Apr 2021
Agricultural science case study videos: food production
This week, we’re releasing our sixth Leaving Certificate agricultural science study guide classroom video on the topic of food production.
Justin McCarthy on 31 Mar 2021
Editorial: vaccine problems expose flaws in EU approach to food production
It's clear that the EU has lost its commitment to safeguarding EU food production.
Gerald Potterton on 31 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: beauty in nature is in the eye of the beholder
Even though I’ve told you before about my rewilded hectare, of which I’m quite proud, I’m not a fan of large scale re-wilding projects, of which there are an increasing number.
The Dealer on 31 Mar 2021
A stormy spring for the dairy sector
Could the IFA's Smart Farming initiative offer a pathway to sustainability?
Barry Cassidy on 30 Mar 2021
Lukewarm welcome to rural development plan from farm bodies
The Government published its new rural development policy for the years 2021 to 2025 on Monday.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Mar 2021
The price of cheap food - no simple solution
A way has to be found to deliver more value to farmers from the food chain, but there is no simple solution.
John Sleigh on 10 Mar 2021
Pressure on Scottish farmers to go green
With COP26 happening later this year in Glasgow, farmers and the Scottish government are under pressure to combat climate change.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Mar 2021
Humans waste almost 1bn tonnes of food every year, says UN
The United Nations' latest report on food waste says humans waste 17% of all food produced by farmers and food producers every year.
Letters to the Editor on 03 Mar 2021
Letter: time for a change in the business model of farming
"The unique business model within farm production requires restructuring" - Martin Mc Garry, Farmer, Sligo.
on 03 Mar 2021
Week 21 study guide answers: ‘The story of milk, from grass to products’
Last week’s agricultural science study guide (week 21) was the final study guide on the topic of food production.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Any exclusion of meat from EU food promotion seen as betrayal – IFA
The IFA has said that all products from farmers involved in sustainable farming need to be promoted.
The Dealer on 10 Feb 2021
Monaghan IFA showcasing local food
The IFA boasts that Monaghan farmers have the second highest output and agri export value per hectare.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Feb 2021
Money from air: carbon co-op could be the future
With a change in mindset, climate change has the potential to be a major opportunity for Irish farmers. Lorcan Allen outlines a new idea for a farmer-owned Carbon Co-op.
Niall Hurson on 27 Jan 2021
Agri Aware enrolls top nutritionist for online series
The conversation will include a discussion about Daniel Davey’s farming background, sustainable food production and the link between nutrition and performance.
Niall Hurson on 27 Jan 2021
Monaghan IFA poster campaign to spotlight local food production
IFA boasts that Monaghan farmers have the second highest output and agri export value per hectare.
Barry Cassidy on 13 Jan 2021
Cork student wins Teagasc award for hemp project
Cian’s project ‘Hemp for a Sustainable Future?’ looked at the social, economic and environmental benefits and drawbacks of growing hemp
Peter McCann on 07 Jan 2021
UK farm policies heading in different directions
The future of farm support in each region of the UK was a key talking point at the Oxford Farming Conference.
Stephen Robb on 30 Dec 2020
Fostering innovation and communication in the tillage sector
Stephen Robb talks to three graduates and students about their research into improving innovation and communication tools for the tillage industry.
Justin McCarthy on 22 Dec 2020
EU continuing to roll the dice on farm incomes and food security
A different approach will be required in 2021 – one where farmers start to play a key role in shaping CAP policy direction rather than reacting to it.
The Dealer on 16 Dec 2020
Populism will fail farmers in the end
Easy answers to complex questions are enticing, but are a dead end.