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Sysco and ABP launch regenerative farming project

Sysco, an Irish food service specialist, has been in a partnership with Irish beef processor ABP for the last 30 years.

17 October 2024 NEWS OK

Harnessing the power of clover leads to success for Co Tipperary farmers

Going down the clover route has allowed the Walshs to reduce their chemical nitrogen usage from 220kg/ha to 115kg/ha, writes Rachel Donovan.

16 October 2024 NEWS OK
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Green light for £57m NI genetics scheme

Participation in the new genetics programme will be a requirement for cattle farmers to claim future support in Northern Ireland.

16 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND OK
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Financial risk to farming falling short of its sustainability goals

Emeritus professor of environmental policy at UCD, Frank Convery, outlined the risk to the farming sector if climate targets are missed. Noel Bardon reports.

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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 NORTHERN IRELAND OK

Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding

Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.

9 October 2024 NEWS OK

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 OK

€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 OK
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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 OK