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Climate and environment
Financial risk to farming falling short of its sustainability goals
Noel Bardon
Emeritus professor of environmental policy at UCD, Frank Convery, outlined the risk to the farming sector if climate targets are missed. Noel Bardon reports.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Lidl boss highlights “inadequate” support for agri-food
Two leading stakeholders within Ni's agri-food industry have called for greater government funding to address environmental challenges
9 October 2024 News
Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding
Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.
Main beef processors commit to emissions reductions in new charter
The Charter for Sustainable Irish Beef requires Ireland’s main beef processors to decarbonise beef production.
9 October 2024 News
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
3 October 2024 News
Sustainability the next big challenge for Dairy Council
The Dairy Council for NI has provided an update on the range of work it undertakes on behalf of farmers and processors.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Focus must shift away from low food prices - Dyson
A farmers’ outlook panel was held at the World Agri-tech Innovation Summit in London, where the key challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture sector were discussed.
2 October 2024 News
How this private company is paying farmers to reduce emissions
The Irish Farmers Journal visited ADM in the US and learned about an impressive sustainability programme.
2 October 2024 News
Tipperary farmers win Teagasc FBD environmental sustainability award
Sixteen finalists from across the country eagerly awaited the announcement of the winner at the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Tuesday evening.
1 October 2024 News
Bord Bia defends need for quality assurance change
Irish produce is competing in UK, European and global markets where domestic produce is required to meet ever higher standards, senior Bord Bia staff told the Sligo meeting.
1 October 2024 News
Barley needed for malt expansion as soon as 2025
Tirlán and Dairygold suppliers could be providing malting barley for an expanded plant as soon as next season.
1 October 2024 News
Watch: meat industry launches video on steps taken to meet 2030 targets
ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak and Liffey Meats detail sustainability measures including genotyping and early finishing.
30 September 2024 News