The ending of peat harvesting by Bord na Mona as part of Ireland’s just transition creates an opportunity to restore the lost raised bog habitat through schemes… Read more “Irish Horticulture Sector to be entirely reliant on imported peat”
The Forestry Appeals bill and rural Irelands Fute
Few issues in recent years have been as contentious in rural Ireland as government forestry policy. Depending on who you ask aforestation has created ecologically harmful monocultures,… Read more “The Forestry Appeals bill and rural Irelands Fute”
Irelands emerging alternative food systems
For the majority organic and local food is linked with the idea of a farmers market, and a limited niche market with a limited customer base. Far… Read more “Irelands emerging alternative food systems”
The Keelings Controversy: what would fair supply chains look like.
The story that one of Ireland’s largest fruit growers, Keelings, flew in almost 200 workers from bulgaria despite the Covid 19 lockdown has caused many people to… Read more “The Keelings Controversy: what would fair supply chains look like.”
Covid 19 & Irish agriculture
Covid 19 has created an unprecedented challenge as countries struggle to tackle the crisis. In Ireland as well as putting immense pressure on our already stretched health… Read more “Covid 19 & Irish agriculture”
Animal rights activists threaten Irish farms
Increased environmental consciousness and concerns with pollution caused by industrial agriculture has become more widespread in recent years, movements opposing animal agriculture have used this increased awareness… Read more “Animal rights activists threaten Irish farms”
Irish Fisheries face an uncertain future
With Brexit on the horizon and no clear agreement of what will happen when the UK leaves the common fisheries policy and Irish boats continued access to… Read more “Irish Fisheries face an uncertain future”
Beef fund is bad for farmers and the planet
The revelations that the EU and Irish government plan on making the 100 million euro beef fund conditional to a number of measures including possible reductions in… Read more “Beef fund is bad for farmers and the planet”
Rural voices in the European Parliament
In the first of a series of articles looking at the upcoming European Elections we’re looking at the contesting voices claiming to be best placed to represent… Read more “Rural voices in the European Parliament”
A just transition is needed for Rural Ireland
While policies to address climate change become increasingly important, the need for a just transition becomes more pressing to ensure that decarbonisation provides a positive impact for both the environment and the communities most affected by job losses
