Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because, as it breaks down, food releases methane, a potent gas thought to cause at least 28 times more global warming than carbon dioxide. Plus with the rising cost of living costs it’s time to revise your purchasing habits and get creative with those leftovers. 

From handling animals to operating machinery, farming today is a risky business. Of the 26 work-related fatalities recorded by the Health and Safety Authority (HSE) in Ireland in 2022, over half were within the farming sector. Despite a reduction in the total number of work-related deaths, farming fatalities were up compared to the previous year. Combine this with a startling 20 farming fatalities in 2019 and the picture is stark.

Irish agriculture is one of the most sustainable in the world, Irish farmers produce food of the highest quality with a low environmental footprint. Irish farmers are already making positive steps to make their farms more sustainable with 96% of farmers engaging with the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) agreeing to put measure in place to help improve water quality.