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”
Tag: farming
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”
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”
Factory Farms on the increase in Ireland
Irish farming enjoys a reputation for pasture based, grass fed livestock systems. The marketing power of this image is something Irish food producers and retailers are acutely… Read more “Factory Farms on the increase in Ireland”
rural Ireland: a future with nature?
In the second half of our two part examination of Rural Ireland’s relationship with nature we look at how the future of rural communities depends on our ability… Read more “rural Ireland: a future with nature?”
Rural Irelands problem with nature
In the first of a two part series examining rural Irelands relation with the environment we look at the relationship between rural communities and the environment and… Read more “Rural Irelands problem with nature”
the end of Irish veg?
The 2015 National field vegetable census will reveal the extent of the contraction in Irish horticulture, with an expected decline of up to 50% in the number… Read more “the end of Irish veg?”
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