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...
Coillte issues advice to public as national forest fire warning in place this week...
The Department of Agriculture has issued a RED warning for fires this week due to current dry conditions and forecast high temperatures. Temperatures are due to...
The war on single-use plastic – Bord Bia
Anna Ryan, Sustainability Development, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
The topic of plastic waste has come to the forefront of the minds of...
Neonicotinoids: EFSA evaluates emergency uses | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has examined the scientific basis for emergency authorisations of neonicotinoid pesticides which were granted in seven EU Member States in 2017.
EFSA’s reports evaluate...
Project Ireland 2040 – Empowering communities for climate action
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D., has today launched the Climate Action priority of Project Ireland 2040 “Empowering Communities for...
Talking Timber 2018: where forest owners meet timber buyers
Two timber marketing days, “Talking Timber” are being organised by Teagasc to take place this month. Forest owners will have the opportunity to meet...
Glyphosate: safety of residue levels reviewed | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has completed its review of the maximum levels of glyphosate that are legally permitted to be present in food. The review is based...
Where have all the insects gone? All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
As a child, it was always my job to remove moths from my big sister’s bedroom. They were common visitors then and she was...
