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Calls for CAP budget increase
James Hanly
It comes from the body’s report ‘Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems at times of growing crises’.
23 October 2024 News
The five big issues in the 2024 General Election
With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.
23 October 2024 News
Solar farms criticised by Tánaiste
“I do not think the country would appreciate the entire green grass of Ireland, our 40 shades of green, being replaced with 40 shades of grey,” the Tánaiste said.
NASA using satellites to improve crop yields
The American space administration’s NASA Harvest representatives spoke at the World Agri-tech Innovation Summit in London about how their technology can be used to monitor food security.
6 October 2024 News
Muir raises NI farm budget in London
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he raised the issue with senior UK government minister Steve Reed.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Growers urged to be vigilant for new potato blight strain
The EU43 strain of potato blight, first recorded in Ireland last year, has been causing concern for potato grower throughout the country after outbreaks of the pathogen in Europe.
11 September 2024 News
View from China: A moment of introspection for China's beef giants
The evolution of China’s domestic beef industry continues to be an interesting experiment in animal husbandry.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
Competing land demands threaten tillage sector
As the grain rolls, the new cropping season starts. Oilseed rape is being planted this week. Growers have to make decisions.
28 August 2024 Viewpoints
Water quality and derogation – how can ReNure help?
The ReNure amendment to the Nitrates Directive would allow processed livestock manures to be used as a chemical fertiliser replacement, writes Teagasc researcher Maurice Deasy.
28 August 2024 Renewables
Millions continue to face hunger
Latest UN FAO report reveals that for third successive year no progress has been made on reducing world hunger
21 August 2024 News
Labour silent on UK farm budget
Farm Minister Daniel Zeichner gave some insight into Labour’s plans for farm schemes when he said the new government “will not be over-turning the applecart”.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers are competing for their slice of the budget cake
With almost every sector of farming under pressure, the calls for support far outstrip the Government's financial capacity.
17 July 2024 Dealer