The secret life of the solitary bee Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees Nature • 21 hrs
The secret life of the solitary bee Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees Nature • 21 hrs
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 Jun
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 20 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
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
All you need to know about planting a native wood on your land From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here's everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land Biodiversity • 23 May
All you need to know about planting a native wood on your land From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here's everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land Biodiversity • 23 May
Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge? 4D food printing means your snack could change shape, colour, flavour or texture over time, creating a dynamic eating experience technology • 04 Apr
Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge? 4D food printing means your snack could change shape, colour, flavour or texture over time, creating a dynamic eating experience technology • 04 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
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host Plants • 05 Feb
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host Plants • 05 Feb
How you can help save Ireland's native ash tree A new project is taking a citizen science approach to preserving our beloved native ash trees Nature • 15 Jan
How you can help save Ireland's native ash tree A new project is taking a citizen science approach to preserving our beloved native ash trees Nature • 15 Jan
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women Research has found women respond better to whey protein than men when it comes to weight management Food • 03 Dec 24
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women Research has found women respond better to whey protein than men when it comes to weight management Food • 03 Dec 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
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
Why do leaves change colour at this time of year? It's all down to a bunch of chemicals, a process called senescence and the lifecycle of a tree Nature • 03 Oct 24
Why do leaves change colour at this time of year? It's all down to a bunch of chemicals, a process called senescence and the lifecycle of a tree Nature • 03 Oct 24
All you need to know about weeds Weeds are basically plants growing where we don't want them, but they can and do interfere with crop harvesting Horticulture • 30 Aug 24
All you need to know about weeds Weeds are basically plants growing where we don't want them, but they can and do interfere with crop harvesting Horticulture • 30 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
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
Why is there a shortage of Irish spuds in the shops right now? There are two reasons why we are seemingly short of Irish potatoes at the moment and both are related to weather Potatoes • 04 Jul 24
Why is there a shortage of Irish spuds in the shops right now? There are two reasons why we are seemingly short of Irish potatoes at the moment and both are related to weather Potatoes • 04 Jul 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
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
What's the carbon footprint of the meat and veg we eat? Achievable changes to the familiar foods we eat would represent a 25% reduction in emissions from our current eating patterns Food • 03 Jan 24
What's the carbon footprint of the meat and veg we eat? Achievable changes to the familiar foods we eat would represent a 25% reduction in emissions from our current eating patterns Food • 03 Jan 24
What's behind Irish whiskey's second coming? Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, but very little growth occurred in the sector until relatively recently Drink • 17 Oct 23
What's behind Irish whiskey's second coming? Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey, but very little growth occurred in the sector until relatively recently Drink • 17 Oct 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
How plants in your garden remove CO2 from the atmosphere They're up there with forests, bogs and oceans as serious players in the business of taking and storing carbon from the atmosphere Climate Change • 08 Sep 23
How plants in your garden remove CO2 from the atmosphere They're up there with forests, bogs and oceans as serious players in the business of taking and storing carbon from the atmosphere Climate Change • 08 Sep 23
Here's how whey proteins can reduce fat stored in the body Research has found that dietary proteins from milk can be used to target and reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body Food • 18 Aug 23
Here's how whey proteins can reduce fat stored in the body Research has found that dietary proteins from milk can be used to target and reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body Food • 18 Aug 23
Why we should be growing more apples in Ireland 97% of the eating apples purchased in Ireland are imports, yet the country's climate is well suited for apple cultivation Food • 11 Aug 23
Why we should be growing more apples in Ireland 97% of the eating apples purchased in Ireland are imports, yet the country's climate is well suited for apple cultivation Food • 11 Aug 23
