Over 100 food companies, scientists, agencies and policy makers met for a half day conference in Dublin to discuss the role of science and technology and consumer and market insights as part of a sustainable food industry. The event was organised by Bord Bia and Teagasc to examine key consumer trends, explore relevant scientific developments, […]
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has confirmed a new apprenticeship programme in Sportsturf Management. The two-year programme will welcome its first group of apprentices and employers in September 2023. The apprenticeship will train apprentices to work on plant science and protection, soil and rootzones, the
The Grassland farmer of the year competition for 2022 was officially launched in Johnstown Castle Estate by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. This is the sixth year of the competition which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. The Grassland Farmer of the […]
Global agriculture mainly relies on fossil resources for covering most of its energy needs and supporting agricultural productivity in both open-field crop production and controlled environment agricultural constructions. The high fossil fuel use and the deterioration of natural carbon sinks have been related with the anthropogenic impact causing climate change. Novel