Ronan Sands

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Ronan Sands is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). He comes from a rural area in mid-Louth and grew up around a hobby farm. Ronan has gained experience writing articles for his college newspaper and has acted as Public Relations officer (PRO) for DCU Soccer Society while captaining their Collingwood Cup squad.

FoodDrinkEurope launches industry sustainability initiative

Agri-Business

FoodDrinkEurope launches industry sustainability initiative

FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled its Food Investment and Resilience Plan, aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and sustainability of the European food...
Australian bill aimed at ending live sheep exports moves forward

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Australian bill aimed at ending live sheep exports moves forward

The Australian House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at banning live sheep exports by sea from May 1, 2028....
Public views being sought on wildlife legislation

Environment

Public views being sought on wildlife legislation

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched a public consultation aimed at overhauling Ireland’s...
EU agri-food exports grew 4% in March

Agri-Business

EU agri-food exports grew 4% in March

EU agri-food exports reached €20.1 billion in March 2024, marking a 4% month-on-month increase. The European Commission also reported a...
Mount Congreve named as partner garden by Royal Horticultural Society

Rural Life

Mount Congreve named as partner garden by Royal Horticultural Society

Mount Congreve Gardens in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford has been officially designated as a partner garden by the Royal Horticultural Society...
European Solar Academy to train 100,000 workers across the EU

Environment

European Solar Academy to train 100,000 workers across the EU

A new initiative by the European Commission, the European Solar Academy, aims to address the skills and labour gap in...
Lisavaird Food Group announces Origin Green membership

Agri-Business

Lisavaird Food Group announces Origin Green membership

Lisavaird Food Group, which includes JDS Foods, Coolmore Foods, Glenmar Shellfish, and Glen Aine Food, has announced its membership in...
Mandatory code in Australia to protect farmers and suppliers

Agri-Business

Mandatory code in Australia to protect farmers and suppliers

The Australian government has today (Monday, June 24) announced plans to strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to...
Open farm accommodation plan submitted to Wicklow CoCo

Rural Life

Open farm accommodation plan submitted to Wicklow CoCo

A new planning application has been submitted to Wicklow County Council, detailing an open farm and tourism accommodation project at...
SETU ag science student wins Student Entrepreneur Award

Rural Life

SETU ag science student wins Student Entrepreneur Award

A BSc Hons in agricultural science student at South East Technological University (SETU), Yvonne Leahy, has won an award for...
Will the rise of robots and AI change the way we farm in Ireland?

Agri-Business

Will the rise of robots and AI change the way we farm in Ireland?

What will the farm of the future look like in Ireland? Will it be dominated by advanced technologies such as...
Watch: Why the sun is not shining for strawberry growers this year

Horticulture

Watch: Why the sun is not shining for strawberry growers this year

“I hate coming down here” – that’s the honest opinion of one strawberry grower in Carlingford, Co. Louth when he...
Are daddy long-legs threatening your farm?

Environment

Are daddy long-legs threatening your farm?

A recent study by Teagasc has highlighted the agricultural threat posed by crane fly larvae (leatherjackets), more commonly known as...
AA Ireland data indicates decrease in June fuel prices

Rural Life

AA Ireland data indicates decrease in June fuel prices

Data from today (Friday, June 21) released by AA Ireland indicates that fuel prices dropped in the month of June...
ISPCA launches campaign to control pet overpopulation

Rural Life

ISPCA launches campaign to control pet overpopulation

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has launched its annual SpayAware campaign, ‘StopTheSuffering’, urging pet...
Biosecurity emergency declared in Australia over bird flu

Environment

Biosecurity emergency declared in Australia over bird flu

The New South Wales (NSW) government has activated its emergency biosecurity plan against the backdrop of over one million bird...
Bord Bia launches biodiversity report for food and drink businesses

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Bord Bia launches biodiversity report for food and drink businesses

Bord Bia has unveiled a Biodiversity Target Guidance Report designed to “empower” Irish food and drink businesses in crafting and...
Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

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Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

Bord na Móna is to develop 79km of new walking and cycling trails as part of a new Fáilte Ireland...
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