Ireland’s National Waste Prevention Programme
“The National Waste Prevention Programme delivers initiatives and supports to promote Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy and provide leadership on national priorities such as food waste prevention. In 2017, €1.8 million was invested in resource efficiency and the sustainable use of resources in Ireland.” Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental […]
How To Save On Farm Costs And Make Environmental Improvements – IFA
Next Tuesday, April 10th, Smart Farming will host an important seminar focusing on ways to reduce farm bills by €5,000 and enhance the environment. Smart Farming is a voluntary resource efficiency programme led by IFA in conjunction with the EPA. As well as speakers from Teagasc, UCD and SEAI, the seminar will hear […]
Smart Farming Exceeds Cost Saving Target By 74%
The publication of the first Smart Farming Progress Report shows a significant overshoot of targets for improving farm returns and enhancing the environment, marking a very successful 12 months for the programme. Smart Farming is a voluntary initiative led by IFA, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. 1,000 farmers will have participated in the programme by the end […]
Smart Farming Progress Report To Launch On World Food Day
The Smart Farming Progress Report 2017 will be launched on World Food Day, Monday, October 16th in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin. Smart Farming works with farmers to identify ways to improve returns on their farm while enhancing the environment. The initiative is led by the IFA in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency […]
Make Savings Through Smart Farming At National Ploughing Championships
All farmers are invited to visit the Smart Farming Team at the IFA Stand during the National Ploughing Championships next week to find out how they could make savings of up to €5,000 thorough the cost savings programme. IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney said the programme offers an important double dividend, with the potential to […]