N.Ireland
It is now evident that issues of food and energy security will be long term political and economic priorities
Opinion
DAFM Minister, Martin Heydon, will soon have an opportunity to put the needs of Irish agriculture centre stage.
Rural Life
Grassroots sustainable farming organisation Talamh Beo has called for special supports for Irish farmers supplying domestic markets.
The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the UK.
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture.
Agri-Business
Four European research and innovation initiatives will come together next week for a...
The UFU has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland's food security following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ireland has no option but to use its upcoming presidency of the European Union to put the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) back on track.
Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland.
Ian McCluggage has highlighted the need for livestock farmers to significantly improve grass utilisation rates.
DCNI chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year ahead will see a strong focus placed on the issue of food security.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has indicated that, barring some final tweaks, the UK’s new Inheritance Tax legislation will become law
The presidential team at the Ulster Farmers’ Union firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme can be delivered in 2026.
Minister Martin Heydon said he believes that "complacency has crept in" across Europe when it comes to food security.
Agri Politics
A University of Galway academic has been appointed chief scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Uncertainty around the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and "harmful" trade deals are "threatening...
Minister of State with responsibility for food promotion, new markets, research and development,...
Ireland’s role in global food security is set to top the agenda at this year's Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference.
Dr. Cary Fowler has expressed concerns about how global food systems are positioned to feed the world population going forward.
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, is predicting that food security will quickly rise up the UK’s political agenda.
Environment
Nearly one fifth of the world's agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious...
High, volatile input costs, as well as extreme weather events, have been cited as the most relevant risks to EU food security.
