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
From costs to the weather, how stressed out are farmers? Farmers and farm workers have been found to experience high levels of stress and relatively low levels of wellbeing Farming • 26 Apr 22
From costs to the weather, how stressed out are farmers? Farmers and farm workers have been found to experience high levels of stress and relatively low levels of wellbeing Farming • 26 Apr 22
Till or go to jail: when Irish farmers were forced to grow crops The compulsory tillage scheme during the Second World War proved a deeply unpopular policy with Irish farmers History • 09 Mar 22
Till or go to jail: when Irish farmers were forced to grow crops The compulsory tillage scheme during the Second World War proved a deeply unpopular policy with Irish farmers History • 09 Mar 22
What's stopping farmers implementing climate action changes? A number of behavioural barriers provide a challenge for farmers in terms of reducing agricultural emissions Farming • 07 Jan 22
What's stopping farmers implementing climate action changes? A number of behavioural barriers provide a challenge for farmers in terms of reducing agricultural emissions Farming • 07 Jan 22
The long, quiet agricultural revolution in rural Ireland Post-Famine Ireland bears little resemblance to rural Ireland today, but this transformation took a long revolution Farming • 07 Oct 21
The long, quiet agricultural revolution in rural Ireland Post-Famine Ireland bears little resemblance to rural Ireland today, but this transformation took a long revolution Farming • 07 Oct 21
Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions - and how to fix it A large proportion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions come from the loss of soil nutrients via applied fertilisers and other chemicals Farming • 19 Jul 21
Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions - and how to fix it A large proportion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions come from the loss of soil nutrients via applied fertilisers and other chemicals Farming • 19 Jul 21
Why are just 12% of Irish farmers women? The biggest barrier is the 'deeply embedded' tradition of fathers passing the land to their sons Farming • 08 Mar 21
Why are just 12% of Irish farmers women? The biggest barrier is the 'deeply embedded' tradition of fathers passing the land to their sons Farming • 08 Mar 21
Can we change our behaviour to prevent superbugs? The invisible threat of antibiotic resistance is a health issue that urgently needs addressing by all of us Health • 08 Jan 21
Can we change our behaviour to prevent superbugs? The invisible threat of antibiotic resistance is a health issue that urgently needs addressing by all of us Health • 08 Jan 21
What are Irish farmers' views on climate change? Nearly half of Irish farmers along the Atlantic coast say they have been affected already by extreme weather events Farming • 24 Nov 20
What are Irish farmers' views on climate change? Nearly half of Irish farmers along the Atlantic coast say they have been affected already by extreme weather events Farming • 24 Nov 20
The secrets hidden in Irish townland names The massive importance of agriculture in Ireland can be seen in how placenames recall past farming practices Ireland • 21 Oct 20
The secrets hidden in Irish townland names The massive importance of agriculture in Ireland can be seen in how placenames recall past farming practices Ireland • 21 Oct 20
Burping and flatulence: methane gas emissions and cows Research is looking at how to reduce methane emissions from cattle Farming • 01 Sep 20
Burping and flatulence: methane gas emissions and cows Research is looking at how to reduce methane emissions from cattle Farming • 01 Sep 20
6 alternative ways for Irish farmers to use their land Facing challenges from Brexit to climate change, could Irish farmers be putting their land to other uses? Farming • 18 Sep 19
6 alternative ways for Irish farmers to use their land Facing challenges from Brexit to climate change, could Irish farmers be putting their land to other uses? Farming • 18 Sep 19
Why plants are central to saving the planet As the new UN report on climate change and land use makes clear, we need to rediscover the importance of plants Climate Change • 09 Aug 19
Why plants are central to saving the planet As the new UN report on climate change and land use makes clear, we need to rediscover the importance of plants Climate Change • 09 Aug 19
Life after phosphorus: why we need to rethink crop fertilisation European agriculture is highly dependent on phosphate for fertilisation, but with supplies running out, we have to change our attitude towards waste and treat it as a valuable resource. Farming • 10 Jun 19
Life after phosphorus: why we need to rethink crop fertilisation European agriculture is highly dependent on phosphate for fertilisation, but with supplies running out, we have to change our attitude towards waste and treat it as a valuable resource. Farming • 10 Jun 19
How rural and agricultural areas can deal with climate change A new project aims to improve the resilience of Atlantic rural and agricultural areas at high risk from climate change Climate Change • 18 Feb 19
How rural and agricultural areas can deal with climate change A new project aims to improve the resilience of Atlantic rural and agricultural areas at high risk from climate change Climate Change • 18 Feb 19
How drones will revolutionise farming Drones could become the farmer's new best friend when it comes to monitoring crops and cattle Farming • 10 Jan 19
How drones will revolutionise farming Drones could become the farmer's new best friend when it comes to monitoring crops and cattle Farming • 10 Jan 19
Meet the crop-raiding gorillas of Rwanda Farmers in Rwanda face many problems, not least such protected species as gorillas, buffalos and elephants snacking on their crops Rwanda • 07 Dec 18
Meet the crop-raiding gorillas of Rwanda Farmers in Rwanda face many problems, not least such protected species as gorillas, buffalos and elephants snacking on their crops Rwanda • 07 Dec 18
The future of tractors Get set for expensive machines, natural gas powered farm vehicles, precision agriculture, big data and even driverless tractors Farming • 05 Dec 18
The future of tractors Get set for expensive machines, natural gas powered farm vehicles, precision agriculture, big data and even driverless tractors Farming • 05 Dec 18
Can maths help farmers grow more grass and feed more animals? New research is examining how changes in the type of seeds planted can result in a higher yield of grassland big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Can maths help farmers grow more grass and feed more animals? New research is examining how changes in the type of seeds planted can result in a higher yield of grassland big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
The secret life of cows Just like humans, every cow has a personality, from the quiet ones to the ones who will jump, run and swim to get away from you. Cows • 04 Sep 19
The secret life of cows Just like humans, every cow has a personality, from the quiet ones to the ones who will jump, run and swim to get away from you. Cows • 04 Sep 19
Will cow poo be more valuable than milk in 2030? The future of Irish farming may well be slurry. big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
Will cow poo be more valuable than milk in 2030? The future of Irish farming may well be slurry. big week on the farm • 02 Sep 19
How farming and fracking changed the US oil industry Opinion: thanks to corn ethanol and fracking, the US is now on the cusp of achieving energy independence oil • 09 Feb 18
How farming and fracking changed the US oil industry Opinion: thanks to corn ethanol and fracking, the US is now on the cusp of achieving energy independence oil • 09 Feb 18
Time for a new debate about food production Opinion: producing enough food to feed a growing human population while protecting an environment under pressure will mean changes in lifestyle, diet and food production Food production • 17 Nov 17
Time for a new debate about food production Opinion: producing enough food to feed a growing human population while protecting an environment under pressure will mean changes in lifestyle, diet and food production Food production • 17 Nov 17
