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Derry comes together to 'Cook and Share'

Restore Nutrition and Foyle food bank are hosting a Cook and Share event in the city. The event will take place on November 16, at the Foyle food bank, in Springtown Drive in Derry. Participants will be cooking a delicious veggie chilli and wedges, ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:33

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

A global crisis in soil degradation can be averted by offering incentives and support to farmers as they switch to more sustainable practices, a panel of soil experts has concluded. As much as 40% of the world’s land is now degraded according to ...

17 Mar 2023 at 14:17

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Local councillors back Treasure Leitrim's call for gold mining ban

At the most recent meeting of Treasure Leitrim, members were keen to stress the threat that gold mining poses in the area. Chairperson of the group, Cllr James Gilmartin highlighted the critical role North Leitrim landowners have in being able ...

26 Oct 2024 at 09:33

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How to protect your garden before the first frosts set in

As colder weather beckons, now is the time to save your plants, tackle your soil, harvest the last of your summer veg and protect crops during winter. Don’t leave it until the ground’s too hard to work, your edibles are impossible to lift out ...

07 Oct 2024 at 07:30

Food & Drink

Organic September: What actually makes a food organic?

This year marks the 50th anniversary of organic certification in the UK. In 1973, accreditation schemes were launched, allowing farmers to gain certification proving they don’t use harmful chemicals in their growing or production methods. ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:00

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Research project by university in Kildare receives funding to support farm sustainability

A research project by a university based in North Kildare has received funding to support farm sustainability, in addition to supporting the long-term health of soils. The Science Foundation Ireland's National Challenge Fund has awarded ...

13 Sept 2023 at 11:33

Scotland

Action to protect soil urged as body warns Scotland ‘falling behind’

The Scottish Government is “falling behind international best practice” in protecting the country’s soil, an environmental body has said. Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has recommended that ministers introduce legislative ...

09 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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Cutting edge film on regenerative farming at Clonmany festival

A cutting-edge documentary on regenerative farming and new innovative practices for improving soil quality will be shown in Clonmany next week as part of the 55th Clonmany Festival. The Disappear Here Film Club is hosting the ...

26 Jul 2024 at 17:33

Camilla says sorry for bringing rain as thunderstorm breaks heatwave in Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall apologised for apparently bringing a summer deluge to a picturesque town after the heatwave broke in Cornwall. While thermometers were rising to record levels in the South East, parts of the West ...

19 Jul 2022 at 17:19

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Research project by university in Kildare receives funding to support farm sustainability

13 Sept 2023 at 11:33

‘Scarecrows’ protest outside Parliament ahead of grocery supply chain debate

British farmers are calling on MPs to support tougher regulations to protect them from “unfair” treatment by the “big six” supermarkets. A protest by dozens of ‘scarecrows’ outside Parliament on Monday comes ...

22 Jan 2024 at 17:37

‘Urgent action’ needed on unsustainable soil degradation, campaigners warn

‘Urgent action’ needed on unstainable soil degradation, campaigners warn

The Government and businesses must act urgently on the UK’s soil crisis, campaigners have warned. Environmental activists from several organisations said farmers and land managers need more resources to ...

01 Sept 2023 at 17:36

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