O’Neill Disappointed by BBC Plans to Stop Farmgate
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill recently voiced her disappointment at plans under consideration by BBC NI to discontinue Farmgate. The Minister said she has written to...
Promoting an EU Industrial Policy for Food and Drink
FoodDrinkEurope, the trade body representing Europe's food and drink industry, today launched its 2013-2014 Competitiveness Report, urging EU institutions to deliver...
Coveney Welcomes Industry Vision for Prepared Consumer Foods
Speaking recently at the launch of a 10 Year vision document for the prepared consumer foods sector , Minister for Agriculture, Food...
NI Ministers Deliver Early Christmas Present to Local Farmers
Minister of Justice David Ford MLA Justice Minister David Ford and Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill recently announced a funding package to encourage farmers...
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,...
Young and Keen? Join in the Young Horticulturist of the Year Quiz!
Young Horticulturist of the Year 2014 competition is starting with local heats. The Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2014...
Biosecurity of Water Systems in Horticulture
Source: Teagasc - Biosecurity of Water Systems in Horticulture
Recyclability By Design
Recoup’s guideline document for Packaging Technologists and Pack Developers involved in plastic packaging -‘Recyclability By Design’ - has been revised for the...
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...
IOFGA Conference 11th Feb 2014, County Arms Hotel, Birr, Co. Offaly
As 2014 is the year of the 'Family Farm', it seems only appropriate to discuss the potential and opportunities for the organic...