Global
Janine Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
Trying new Japanese flavours in honour of the Olympics
Living rurally, we don’t always have access to global ingredients, but we can still add a bit of Japanese flair to our dinners in anticipation of this year’s Olympic Games.
Amii McKeever on 14 Apr 2021
Summit to set out a framework of commitments on sustainable food
In preparing for the UN Food Systems Summit, DAFM, will host four national dialogues to discuss the environmental, economic and social sustainability of Ireland’s food system.
Amii McKeever on 17 Mar 2021
The problems with global food production
Want to contribute to identifying the trade-offs in meeting climate change commitments while developing our agri-food sector? Here’s your chance.
Janine Kennedy on 16 Feb 2021
Pancake Tuesday: how to make pancakes from all over the world
If you're planning pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, why not switch things up with some of these globally-inspired versions, writes Janine Kennedy.
Contributor on 20 May 2020
Diary of a fifth-yearstudent: Zoom calls, online exams and ag science projects
The cancellation of the Leaving Cert will see sweeping changes for the class of 2020. However the class of 2021 is still plugging away, writes Katelyn O'Dea.
Odile Evans on 18 Mar 2020
Gender equality study on Irish meat industry
Irish meat businesses are being urged to take part in a gender equality study, Odile Evans reports.
Odile Evans on 22 Jan 2020
Six students win ASA travel bursaries
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) and the Irish Farmers Journal have announced details of the recipients of the much-coveted PWE (Professional Work Experience) travel bursaries.
Odile Evans on 01 Nov 2019
Hannah Dinnan and Liam Wall receive inaugural UCC Ag Science bursaries
The UCC agricultural science degree was launched in Moorepark on Friday 1 November.
on 30 Oct 2019
The Riptide Movement: plastic free and going vinyl
The Riptide Movement found their drummer on the Nightlink bus home, sold their first CDs by busking on the streets and are taking a stand against plastic, writes Gillain Richardson and Anne O'Donoghue
Odile Evans on 13 Sep 2019
Devenish recruits 10 graduates in largest ever intake
After two years, successful candidates from the Devenish professional graduate programme will be offered permanent roles within the company.
Maria Moynihan on 03 Apr 2019
Shining a light on women in science, climate change and the beauty of nature
From working with farmers in Africa to 80 female scientists in Antarctica, Dr Tara Shine has a unique insight on climate change but believes we can all make a difference, writes Maria Moynihan
Anne O'Donoghue on 31 Oct 2018
Get your ’tash ready for Movember
Ditch the razors, it’s Movember. Time to grow the ’tash and show your support for men’s health as 100,000 men and women in Ireland have done over the past 10 years, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Eoin Lowry on 20 May 2015
AgBiz report: Millennials – consumers of tomorrow
Millennials are shaping the future direction of the world. The greatest challenge will be for businesses to adopt models that reflect their ethical value system.
Eoin Lowry on 20 May 2015
AgBiz report: The ageing generations
People aged over 65 represent the fastest-growing segment of the global population.
Katherine O'Leary on 13 May 2015
Information and communication techonology meets agriculture
It’s odd that I could imagine the cow having a thought process and yet find it difficult to imagine some of the developments that will become the future of farming, writes Katherine O'Leary
Lorcan Allen on 11 Mar 2015
Buy land - they’re not making it anymore
Ireland is a small nation with an export orientated agri-food sector. Our competitiveness in a global marketplace is a key benchmark, writes Lorcan Allen.
Mary Phelan on 26 Nov 2014
What it's like to work for Google
Helen Tynan, Head of HR with Google in Ireland gives us the inside track on one of the world’s most famous companies, as well as advice on CV preparation.
The Dealer on 18 Jun 2014
Moy Park getting plenty of exposure at the World Cup
Moy Park, the Northern Ireland based chicken company is getting plenty of exposure around the world because it's Brazilian parent, Marfrig is an official sponsor.
Justin McCarthy on 02 Oct 2013
Safeguarding profit in a global market
Irish farmgate prices are no longer influenced by the EU. We are now producing food for a global consumer.
Eoin Lowry on 30 Nov -0001
Volumes up 2.5% at Kerry Group
Kerry starts year well with volumes up 2.5% in the first quarter of 2015.