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Future of Food & Agriculture Q2 2022
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A strategy designed to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow
In the long-term, unless we take decisive action on the challenges to the world’s agrifood systems, our ability to produce food is in jeopardy. The world’s agrifood systems are facing mammoth challenges that are intertwined. These include conflict, weather extremes, economic shocks and the lingering impacts of COVID-19. Their ripple effects have pushed millions of...
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Case study – sustainability in practice
A leading food manufacturer is showing the impact industry can have on food security and water stewardship. Preserving our water systems Nestle’s Wyeth Nutrition facility, based in Askeaton Limerick, recently became the first manufacturing site in Ireland to receive the highest-possible certification under the rigorous Global Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. The facility reduced its water usage...
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How regenerative agriculture is essential to a more sustainable food system
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that encourages greater care of the soil, protects natural resources and enhances biodiversity. With practices including crop rotation, reduced use of fertiliser and pesticides and restoration of woodland and hedgerows, farmers and communities are finding social and environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture, such as increased productivity and reduced...
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A sustainable focused future for the Irish agri-food sector
The agri-food sector in Ireland has shown significant development in recent years however, to continue to grow we must adapt and respond to environmental challenges with innovative solutions. The land and sea of Ireland make us who we are. Irish farmers, fishers and food companies produce safe, nutritious and tasty food and drinks, keeping our...
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The sustainability journey – acting responsibly, thinking sustainably
As the world’s population continues to grow, food producers are under pressure to develop more sustainable methods of producing food. With the world becoming more globalised, it is important to be mindful as consumers want to know where our food is coming from and how it is produced. All of these factors contribute to our...
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What can businesses do to achieve sustainable supply chains?
Irish businesses are increasingly aware of the importance of preparing for and ultimately transitioning towards sustainable supply chains. The first half of 2022 has brought forth a new interest in sustainable business practices among our members. Food and agri businesses have been leading the way for many years across manufacturing, operational processes, sustainable packaging and...
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Preparing Ireland’s food and drink sector for sustainability challenges
Recent global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the ever-growing impact of the climate crisis and the terrible war in Ukraine have highlighted the crucial role of Ireland’s national farm to fork sustainability programme. Ireland’s €13.5 billion food, drink and horticulture export industry has established a hard earned, global reputation as a leading producer of...
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The Government needs to take action and help farmers tackle food insecurity
Global events in recent months raise significant questions about food security and future policy around food production. 2022 is shaping up to be a very challenging year for farmers. At our annual general meeting in January, we warned about the pressures on farmers because of rising input costs. However, the entire inputs landscape was altered...
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Addressing the challenges and opportunities for Irish farming
Globally customers want to buy food with a low environmental footprint, and as an exporting country, we need to meet their requirements. Agriculture in Ireland is dominated by grass-based ruminant livestock production. Dairy, beef and sheep farms make up the bulk of the family farms in Ireland. There are also important pig and poultry industries,...
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Delivering a sustainable food system for Ireland
The Irish food and drink industry seeks to be sustainable at every stage of the food system, from farm to fork. The manufacture of food and drink products is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry with a turnover of €27.5 billion and exports of €13 billion. The industry recognises that there is a long and challenging...