Energy in Agriculture 2018 launched
On Tuesday, 21st August Gurteen Agricultural College in Co Tipperary will play host to thousands of farmers and industry representatives during Energy in Agriculture 2018...
Kamal Meattle: How to grow fresh air | TED Talk
Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in...
High prices prompt positive mood at Talking Timber 2018
Teagasc’s recent Talking Timber events combined a mini-conference, an outdoor timber demonstration with a large trade stand area. The events are now in their...
How the people of Delhi saved 16,000 trees from the axe – BBC News
A citizen-led movement in India's capital Delhi has successfully halted the cutting of more than 16,000 trees in the city. The BBC's Nikita Mandhani...
The world’s to-do list – Bord Bia
Katie Reilly, Assistant Brand Manager, Origin Green, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was agreed by 193...
What is a healthy soil? – CAFRE
A healthy soil is vital to ensure both high grass and crop yields and environmental protection through carbon sequestration. Soil health can be defined...
Bee health: data partnership a ‘milestone’ in European campaign | European Food Safety Authority
The establishment of the EU Bee Partnership could be a milestone in the fight to protect bees, the chair of the European Parliament’s Bee Week said...
Drones, sustainability and the agri-food industry – Bord Bia
Jack Hogan, International Markets Executive, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
The world’s population is projected to reach 9.8 billion people by 2050, experts expect agricultural...
Irish soils – the living skin of our nation
Our soil is a critical national resource that underpins national agricultural, environmental, ecological and cultural dimensions of our economy and society. Soil is a...
Working in a heatwave – Stiofán Nutty
The current spell of very dry weather is enjoyable, causing problems and thought-provoking. As I write early in the morning all the windows and...