O’Neill Looks Ahead to 2014
That was the message from Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill as she looked toward priority areas for the year ahead. She said: "This...
Simple and Effective Resource Efficiency Measures Along the Food Supply Chain
An EU-funded project has shown that it is possible to reduce water consumption in fruit farming by over 40% while still maintaining...
Presentations from the Future Weather Future Farming Conference
Presentations from the Future Weather Future Farming Conference which took place in the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on December 5th, 2013...
O’Neill Meets with NI Farmers For Action to Discuss Farm Gate Prices
Following the meeting at Parliament Buildings Stormont the Minister said she wanted to see a profitable and sustainable farming industry but that she also...
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...
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...
Salon du Végétal 2014
Source: FreshProduce News Room
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...
Broadford Arboretum an Eco-Tourism Gem in West Limerick
Ted Cook visited the college on Tuesday and his presentation focused on the law in relation to the environment and particularly to...
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...
