5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming More climate-friendly practices on the Walsh family farm has produced a carbon footprint significantly lower than the national average Farming • 09 Jun
5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming More climate-friendly practices on the Walsh family farm has produced a carbon footprint significantly lower than the national average Farming • 09 Jun
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 30 May
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 30 May
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May
A 'game changing' way for Irish farmers to test for potato blight Lateral flow tests, inspired by Covid-19 tests, can give growers vital information to deal with blight during Ireland's summers Potatoes • 27 May
A 'game changing' way for Irish farmers to test for potato blight Lateral flow tests, inspired by Covid-19 tests, can give growers vital information to deal with blight during Ireland's summers Potatoes • 27 May
Clean water or more cows: the battle over Irish nitrate pollution Elevated nitrogen levels in Irish water is an unintended consequence of agricultural expansion and action must be taken to address this Farming • 17 Apr
Clean water or more cows: the battle over Irish nitrate pollution Elevated nitrogen levels in Irish water is an unintended consequence of agricultural expansion and action must be taken to address this Farming • 17 Apr
Working on and off the farm: can farmers thrive with two jobs? Modern challenges and opportunities have transformed the farming landscape, leading many to take on a second job away from the farm Farming • 01 Apr
Working on and off the farm: can farmers thrive with two jobs? Modern challenges and opportunities have transformed the farming landscape, leading many to take on a second job away from the farm Farming • 01 Apr
5 things beef farmers need to know this spring Seasonal tips from The Beef Edge, the podcast bringing experts and their knowledge right into a farmer's home, tractor cab or jeep Farming • 24 Mar
5 things beef farmers need to know this spring Seasonal tips from The Beef Edge, the podcast bringing experts and their knowledge right into a farmer's home, tractor cab or jeep Farming • 24 Mar
How genetics has changed the science of animal breeding Ireland's dairy breeding index measures the genetic merit of animals based on everything from milk production to carbon emissions Farming • 12 Nov 24
How genetics has changed the science of animal breeding Ireland's dairy breeding index measures the genetic merit of animals based on everything from milk production to carbon emissions Farming • 12 Nov 24
5 research projects seeking to make farming more sustainable Researchers need to work closely with farming communities if Ireland is to reduce greenhouse emissions Farming • 16 Sep 24
5 research projects seeking to make farming more sustainable Researchers need to work closely with farming communities if Ireland is to reduce greenhouse emissions Farming • 16 Sep 24
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 16 Sep 24
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 16 Sep 24
The successful 'back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment The Burren • 02 Aug 24
The successful 'back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment The Burren • 02 Aug 24
What did James Joyce have to say about the Irish beef industry? Dive into Ulysses and you'll find much about cattle - and the economic relationship between Ireland and Britain James Joyce • 10 Jun 24
What did James Joyce have to say about the Irish beef industry? Dive into Ulysses and you'll find much about cattle - and the economic relationship between Ireland and Britain James Joyce • 10 Jun 24
Is milking cows once-a-day a potential game-changer for farmers? Research into milking frequency and Cheddar cheese has produced some fascinating insights into such a move Farming • 02 May 24
Is milking cows once-a-day a potential game-changer for farmers? Research into milking frequency and Cheddar cheese has produced some fascinating insights into such a move Farming • 02 May 24
How 80% of EU CAP subsidies support emissions-intensive products Of the €57 billion annual CAP budget, €46 billion was directed towards meat and dairy farming, rather than sustainable alternatives Farming • 04 Apr 24
How 80% of EU CAP subsidies support emissions-intensive products Of the €57 billion annual CAP budget, €46 billion was directed towards meat and dairy farming, rather than sustainable alternatives Farming • 04 Apr 24
Can farms combining livestock and crops improve sustainability? Mixed farming systems are a potential solution to bridging the gap between agriculture's economic and environmental challenges Farming • 26 Mar 24
Can farms combining livestock and crops improve sustainability? Mixed farming systems are a potential solution to bridging the gap between agriculture's economic and environmental challenges Farming • 26 Mar 24
Why farmers are at risk of developing mental health issues It's clear that tending to the mental well-being of our farmers is as crucial as cultivating the fields themselves Mental Health • 19 Feb 24
Why farmers are at risk of developing mental health issues It's clear that tending to the mental well-being of our farmers is as crucial as cultivating the fields themselves Mental Health • 19 Feb 24
Why Ireland goes mad for turkey at Christmas It's time for the birds hatched at Easter to become the stars of the show on the Christmas dinner table Farming • 15 Dec 23
Why Ireland goes mad for turkey at Christmas It's time for the birds hatched at Easter to become the stars of the show on the Christmas dinner table Farming • 15 Dec 23
Why is there a lack of attention paid to farm crime in Ireland? Farm crime is on the rise globally and Ireland must examine the social realities of crime in farming environments Farming • 19 Sep 23
Why is there a lack of attention paid to farm crime in Ireland? Farm crime is on the rise globally and Ireland must examine the social realities of crime in farming environments Farming • 19 Sep 23
What Irish farming needs: young, female, more diverse farmers Attracting more young people and more females into the sector will bring innovative approaches to farming in the future Farming • 18 Sep 23
What Irish farming needs: young, female, more diverse farmers Attracting more young people and more females into the sector will bring innovative approaches to farming in the future Farming • 18 Sep 23
Weather, workload and money: the issues stressing Irish farmers The National Farm Survey shows how the social sustainability side of agriculture is changing Farming • 18 Sep 23
Weather, workload and money: the issues stressing Irish farmers The National Farm Survey shows how the social sustainability side of agriculture is changing Farming • 18 Sep 23
Why emission policies need to understand the 'Good Farmer' As an important cultural identity, negotiating with the 'good farmer' appears to be essential for ensuring meaningful emission reductions Farming • 18 Apr 23
Why emission policies need to understand the 'Good Farmer' As an important cultural identity, negotiating with the 'good farmer' appears to be essential for ensuring meaningful emission reductions Farming • 18 Apr 23
Could anaerobic digestion reduce emissions and natural gas use? Anaerobic digestion is a natural biological process which converts animal slurries and other wet organic residues to biogas Climate Change • 10 Nov 22
Could anaerobic digestion reduce emissions and natural gas use? Anaerobic digestion is a natural biological process which converts animal slurries and other wet organic residues to biogas Climate Change • 10 Nov 22
How satellite images are used to monitor our soil The next time it rains take a moment to pick up a handful of soil and know that it carries secrets from the past, present and future Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
How satellite images are used to monitor our soil The next time it rains take a moment to pick up a handful of soil and know that it carries secrets from the past, present and future Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
Can farmers balance economic and environmental sustainability? The economic importance of Irish farming is well documented, as is the high level of CO2 emissions that the sector generates Farming • 02 Sep 22
Can farmers balance economic and environmental sustainability? The economic importance of Irish farming is well documented, as is the high level of CO2 emissions that the sector generates Farming • 02 Sep 22
What do Irish consumers think about farming and animal welfare? Consumers have generally positive views of animal welfare on Irish farms, but there is a growing knowledge gap about farming practices Farming • 04 Aug 22
What do Irish consumers think about farming and animal welfare? Consumers have generally positive views of animal welfare on Irish farms, but there is a growing knowledge gap about farming practices Farming • 04 Aug 22
