Food security

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Economic uncertainty, shifting policies and climate change are among the reasons behind British farmers's poor sentiment at the moment.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

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NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

NEWS 15 October 2025

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

NEWS 13 October 2025

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

LETTERS 8 October 2025

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Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

The Irish administration will, if it is serious about wanting a balanced agricultural sector, have to take some fundamental decisions.

VIEWPOINTS 15 August 2025

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

"My Dad pours his heart and soul into the farm, for it not to be continued on when he retires would be horrible," says Luke Brophy.

NEWS 15 August 2025

Food security panel at ASA conference

Food security panel at ASA conference

'Tapping into a variety of perspectives is one of the enduring strengths of our annual conference,' said ASA president Susan Maher.

NEWS 15 August 2025

Innovation in farming to open ASA conference

Innovation in farming to open ASA conference

This year's conference is taking place in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Co Cork.

NEWS 15 August 2025

Blaming farmers for food price increases is unfair and inflammatory - IFA

Blaming farmers for food price increases is unfair and inflammatory - IFA

IFA outlines the organisation's position, in response to an article that appeared in the Irish Times, calling for society to 'wake up' in relation to the impact of food security.

NEWS 15 August 2025

Dempsey at Large: who will produce Europe's food now?

Dempsey at Large: who will produce Europe's food now?

If we were to substitute extra grain for grass, it would simply further increase the supply of young cattle needed to utilise the existing facilities of land and processing capacity.

VIEWPOINTS 15 August 2025

Ireland tops poll to win seat on Food and Agriculture Organisation council

Ireland tops poll to win seat on Food and Agriculture Organisation council

The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

NEWS 15 August 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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