Sustainability

Farm bioeconomy incentives to be examined

The “Just Transition for Agriculture in the Circular Bioeconomy (JusTACE)” project was submitted by researchers at Munster Technological University (MTU) and will run for four years.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 7 May 2025

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 May 2025

Kilkenny dairy farmers named new Farming for Nature ambassadors

Kilkenny dairy farmers named new Farming for Nature ambassadors

NEWS 6 May 2025

EU removal of pesticides lowering Irish crop production viability - IFA

EU removal of pesticides lowering Irish crop production viability - IFA

EU removal of pesticides lowering Irish crop production viability - IFA

NEWS 2 May 2025

Bord Bia launches skin cancer awareness campaign

Bord Bia launches skin cancer awareness campaign

Bord Bia launches skin cancer awareness campaign

NEWS 1 May 2025

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New tillage scheme dependent on Government approval

New tillage scheme dependent on Government approval

It is almost one year since the Food Vision Tillage Report was published. The Irish Farmers Journal asked for an update on its progress. Siobhán Walsh reports.

NEWS 23 April 2025

The role of farm working hours in economic and social sustainability

The role of farm working hours in economic and social sustainability

Labour and hours worked are factors that feed into both farm economic and social sustainability.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

The association's concerns come as the closing date for Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) applications falls in two weeks.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Waterford family named Tirlán milk supplier of the year

Waterford family named Tirlán milk supplier of the year

The co-operative held its dairy and sustainability awards on Tuesday 29 April, which recognised the commitment of Tirlán suppliers who delivered high-quality sustainably produced milk.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications

Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications

Tirlán suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering topics such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Rush for entitlements with deadline looming

Rush for entitlements with deadline looming

When compared to 2024, the window for trading entitlements opened a month later, although the deadline for transfers has also been pushed back by a fortnight this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 April 2025

€9,000 payment available for cover crops

€9,000 payment available for cover crops

Significant payments are available for farmers under the Farming for Water EIP. The payments are available up to and including 2027.

NEWS 23 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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