Government Decision on Rural Development Funding Recognises Importance and Potential of Farming and Food...
IFA President Eddie Downey said the Government announcement this evening on their commitment to national co-financing for the next CAP Rural Development...
Minister Hayes Launches the Farm Hazardous Waste Collection Campaign 2014
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Hayes T.D, recently launched the Farm Hazardous Waste...
Kaethe Burt-O’Dea on the SPUDS Project
Interview with Kaethe Burt-O'Dea on growing the naturally bred Sarpo blight resistant potato varieties as a response to the Irish government's decision...
Teagasc Appoints New Head of Food Research
Teagasc has appointed Dr Mark Fenelon as Head of Food Research. The Teagasc Authority approved the appointment at its meeting in Tinahely,...
Minister Coveney Announces Grant Awards of over €20m for Agri-Food and Forest Research
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, and Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Forestry Tom Hayes...
Smart Labels Make Food Safety Stick
Have you ever stared at packaged meat from your fridge or freezer and wondered if it's still good to eat? Thrown out food because...
Coveney Previews Ireland’s Pavilion at World Expo in Milan, Italy
"Feeding the Planet" has a special resonance for Ireland Minister visits "Autogrill" sustainability project and discusses plans for Irish beef collaboration...
Irish food and Drink Exports Approach €10 Billion for the First Time
The value of Irish food and drink exports has approached €10billion for the first time in 2013, according to new figures released...
O’Neill Welcomes New Chief Executive of the NI Rural Development Council
The Minister welcomed Teresa’s appointment and said she looked forward to building upon the strong relationship that exists between the RDC and the Department...
Show Garden Designers Wanted for Bord Bia Bloom 2023!
Bord Bia is inviting creative and ambitious gardeners to apply to design and deliver a prestigious show garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2023. In...