N.Ireland
UK college farm aims to reduce carbon output of livestock
UK college, Harper Adams’ vice-chancellor, Prof. Ken Sloan believes the university will be at the heart of the sustainability debate...
Sustainability
Dairy
Dale Farm: Focus is ‘firmly on sustainability’ for growth
The future focus for Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland-headquartered co-op, is “firmly on sustainability which will be pivotal to growth,”...
Agri-Business
Irish food waste tech company to create 20 new UK jobs
Irish technology company, Positive Carbon, which specialises in food waste reduction technology, has announced the expansion of its operations into...
Environment
SHAKE secures £845k for agri-tech sustainability start-ups
The SHAKE Climate Change entrepreneurship programme has secured £845,000 to invest in new science and technology backed projects aimed at...
Agri-Business
ABP awarded for red meat sustainability programme
ABP has been recognised with a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland for its collaborative action with farmer suppliers to...
N.Ireland
World’s first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
Agri-Business
All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024 open for entries
The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024, which recognise the best in sustainable innovation, including the agri-food initiative of the year, are...
Agri-Business
Co-op launches new Future Farming Fund to boost sustainability
Co-op has today (Wednesday, July 10), announced the launch of a new ‘Future Farming Fund’ with the aim of boosting...
N.Ireland
Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector
Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture across...
N.Ireland
Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians
The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a...
Agri-Business
NI farm support programme looks to improve resilience of agri-food sector
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve...
Agri-Business
Agri-Tech releases 'potential actions' to reduce emissions
The UK Agri-Tech Centre has published reports on “potential actions” farmers can take to reduce emissions and the innovation pipeline...
Dairy
Research: Many large dairy companies plan to reach ‘net zero’
New analysis by European financial group ING, indicated that an increasing number of large dairy companies have plans to become...
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
N.Ireland
Machinery Focus: Sky Agriculture keeps Sulky simplicity
Amidst all the talk of the wonders of technology and how farming is being transformed, it is often overlooked that...
N.Ireland
Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland
Over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland Dairies has signed up for the cooperative’s Sustainability Incentive Payment, ‘Farming for a...
N.Ireland
New attractions announced for the 155th Balmoral Show this May
With just four months to go until the 2024 event, Ulster Bank and the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) have...
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI launches latest fact book on sustainability
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has launched the final publication in its EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book series....
