Thousands attend Energy in Agriculture 2017 Event
‘Energy In Agriculture 2017’ was officially opened by Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, on Tuesday, 22 August. Thousands...
Minister Denis Naughten announces €908,000 allocation for local environmental projects nationwide
Minister Naughten stated: “I am pleased to announce that this year’s LA21 project funding is €908,000 that will support local projects to improve the environment and...
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbal infusions and food supplements
Exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food, in particular for frequent and high consumers of tea and herbal infusions, is a possible long-term concern for...
Additional support with funding of €350,000 at the launch of Ireland’s Social Farming Network
Minister Michael Creed T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, today launched Ireland’s Social Farming Network project in Co Leitrim.
Speaking at Loch AedÃn...
Energy in Agriculture Event Launched
The ‘Energy in Agriculture 2017’ event, which will take place on Tuesday, 22 August at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary, was launched today by Denis...
Can you offer Consumers a Breath of Fresh Air?
The Bord Bia Health and Wellbeing Consumer Lifestyle Trend has identified that 64% of global consumers actively take steps to look after their health whether they’re...
Creed presents EU Life Award to Burren Farmers
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, has presented the Burren farming community with a special EU Life award to...
Applications for RDS forestry awards close this week
The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards competition is currently accepting applications for the 2017 awards – however, those interested in entering must inform the...
Dee Sewell asks Why People Are Freaking Out About the Harlequin Ladybird
Harlequin Ladybird: Image by Frank Hecker Alamy
A few posts have popped into my Facebook timeline recently asking questions about the Harlequin Ladybird (H. axyridis),...
Focus on bees: send us your pictures!
Following the success of last week’s European Bee Week and, in particular, the exciting news that a broad coalition of stakeholders is coming together to...
