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In one such protest, Delhi residents hugged trees that were to be cut. Image copyright: GETTY IMAGES

How the people of Delhi saved 16,000 trees from the axe – BBC News

A citizen-led movement in India's capital Delhi has successfully halted the cutting of more than 16,000 trees in the city. The BBC's Nikita Mandhani...
The Large Carder Bee (Bombus muscorum) or Moss Carder Bee as it is also known has suffered a 23% population decline since 2012.

Where have all the insects gone? All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

As a child, it was always my job to remove moths from my big sister’s bedroom. They were common visitors then and she was...
Little girl picking apples in fruit garden

Minister Creed announces continued support for Social Farming under the Rural Innovation and Development...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD has announced that his Department will continue to fund Social Farming in Ireland...

Bioeconomy Implementation Group’s First Progress Report to Government

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D., today welcomed the publication of the Bioeconomy Implementation Group’s First Progress Report to...

Dee Sewell gives 10 examples of social enterprise in horticulture

“A social enterprise is like any other business. It works to deliver goods and services to make a profit. The difference is, it is...

Minister announces investment for conservation of Kilmacurragh House

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., today announced a €5.45m investment to conserve and preserve...

Teagasc: Tillage and biodiversity photo competition

Teagasc and Tillage Industry Ireland have launched a photo competition to highlight the contribution of the Irish tillage sector to biodiversity in our countryside....
A drone flying over the field

Drones, sustainability and the agri-food industry – Bord Bia

Jack Hogan, International Markets Executive, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board The world’s population is projected to reach 9.8 billion people by 2050, experts expect agricultural...
Fana Nurseries storm damage photo

Storm Front

The impact of the storm was felt across the country, but those most severely affected were in the South West of the country. “Gusts...

Convergence 2017

COMING TOGETHER FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE ‘Citizen-Engaged, Community-Led Transitions’ 1st - 3rd SEPTEMBER 2017 - Convergence Tent at the Electric Picnic 16th - 31st SEPTEMBER 2017 -...