Sustainability

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill Area Development carried out a feasibility study for an anaerobic digestion plant in the area, but says it no longer supports the plant now in development.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

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Proposal for native grain use in Bord Bia schemes drafted by IFA

Proposal for native grain use in Bord Bia schemes drafted by IFA

NEWS 17 February 2026

The Big Interview: ‘the emotional connection to farming is being lost’

The Big Interview: ‘the emotional connection to farming is being lost’

NEWS 11 February 2026

The Fertiliser Association of Ireland summer study tour

The Fertiliser Association of Ireland summer study tour

The Fertiliser Association of Ireland summer study tour

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

NEWS 6 February 2026

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Regulations bring controls on disease, welfare and ID

Regulations bring controls on disease, welfare and ID

Natasha Ferguson outlines the last three new Farm Sustainability Standards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

Bord Bia’s manager for the Middle East, Africa and India Kieran Fitzgerald spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal about these markets ahead of this week’s Gulfood show in Dubai.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 21 January 2026

Growers united - 'malting barley has to come back to Stradbally'

Growers united - 'malting barley has to come back to Stradbally'

The traditional malting barley growers of Ireland want to see their local malting barley intake reinstated.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo has told the Irish Farmers Journal that it is committed to supporting Irish farming families, but meanwhile malting barley growers are losing contracts.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland’s first sponsorship recipient, which will run on a pilot basis with Nuffield Ireland this year, is Leitrim-based Kenny McCauley.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Have you parasitic weeds on your farm? Could they be imported?

Have you parasitic weeds on your farm? Could they be imported?

Parasitic weeds attach to other plants and take away their nutrients. They are a biosecurity risk and could impact tillage crops.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Laois growers ‘left high and dry’ by loss of malting barley contracts for 2026

Laois growers ‘left high and dry’ by loss of malting barley contracts for 2026

Malting barley will not be assembled in Stradbally Co Laois in 2026 for the first time in over 150 years.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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