Sustainability
Gary Abbott on 04 Mar 2021
CNH Industrial invests in Monarch tractor
CNH Industrial has completed a minority investment in Monarch Tractor, a US-based agricultural technology company. Gary Abbott writes.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Mar 2021
Animal proteins attracting venture capital
Animal proteins may not appear to be an attractive investment but the drive for sustainable supply chains is a driver for venture capital.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Mar 2021
Why terroir could change the face of Irish whiskey production
The popularity of the product shows the importance of provenance. Waterford Distillery's breakthrough could revolutionise the Irish whiskey market.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Mar 2021
Sustaining our soils for the future of farming
In this webinar we heard about the research, the advice and the practical implementation measures to improve soil health on farm.
Siobhán Walsh on 26 Feb 2021
Cork man claims Dairygold malting barley award
From Castletownroche in Co Cork, David O'Gorman has produced consistently high-quality malting barley and his 2020 malting barley crop averaged 3.2t/ac.
Lorcan Allen on 26 Feb 2021
Fonterra to link milk prices to sustainability targets from June
The New Zealand dairy co-op has said it will reallocate money from farmers who fail to meet sustainability standards to its farmer suppliers who are already taking sustainability actions.
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Barriers to farm-based micro-generation must be removed – IFA
The Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) as currently proposed won’t work, the IFA has said.
Stephen Robb on 24 Feb 2021
Septoria, herbicide resistance and establishment – the tillage conference
Septoria, grassweed herbicide resistance, rotation, and establishment were the focus of the second part of the Teagasc national tillage conference. Andy Doyle, Siobhán Walsh and Stephen Robb report.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Feb 2021
Setting up your spreader is the start of sustainable spreading
Correct spreader set up is an essential step in efficiently using fertiliser and set up starts when the spreader is attached to the tractor.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Feb 2021
Reducing fertiliser losses, increasing efficiency and saving on costs
It is of paramount importance that we target fertiliser application at the most appropriate time possible and keeping an eye on the weather forecast is a must.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Hamming it up – why it pays to know the Irish consumer
Lorcan Allen speaks to John Comerford, chief operations officer at Carroll Cuisine, about building a household food brand and changing consumer trends over the last decade.
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Feb 2021
EU trade policy isn’t farmer-focused
Overall the EU's trade ambitions may be worthy, but the effect will be outsourcing much of the quality beef supply to other parts of the world.
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.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Feb 2021
Sustainability the focus as finalists chosen for Dairygold malting barley awards
All four finalists are focused on sustainable farming practices such as rotation, cover cropping and creating wildlife habitats.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 Feb 2021
Hedge-cutting season coming to an end
New hedges can be planted up to St Patrick’s day or before dormancy breaks.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 Feb 2021
Keep an eye out for the first flowers, flights and frogs
The Farmer’s Wildlife Calendar: Climate Tracker is an initiative tracking 9 key annual events on Irish farms to see how they are being affected by climate change.
Contributor on 17 Feb 2021
Irish and French farm leaders agree to work closely on key farm issues
Led by Christiane Lambert, who is also the President of COPA, and Tim Cullinan, the two teams discussed the latest CAP reform,
Barry Cassidy on 16 Feb 2021
EU shift to financing ‘sustainable’ activities – McGuinness
For farmers, the major focus in the arena of sustainable finance will be on land use.
Siobhán Walsh on 14 Feb 2021
Taking a deeper look at soil and farming's future
A soil webinar by the Agricultural Science Association kicks off at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17 February and IASIS credits are available.
Siobhán Walsh on 10 Feb 2021
New biodiversity video launched
The Sustainable Farm Insights series brings farmer experiences to life on challenges like improving soil health and biodiversity.