The long, quiet agricultural revolution in rural Ireland

Meet Brian 👋 Cork Rooftop Farm began as his COVID-19 lockdown project on top of a city warehouse. Today, it has expanded into a 60-acre organic farm on the outskirts of Cork, proving how urban and rural spaces can work together to deliver fresh, sustainable food. 🌱 With circular systems like composting, a solar-powered robot seeder and EU support through schemes such as the Organic Farming Scheme and TAMS, the farm shows how innovation and organics can go hand in hand. To learn more about orga

Bioeconomy Ireland Week is less than one month away! Get ready to join us as we celebrate Ireland’s bioeconomy. From cutting-edge research to real-world solutions, an exciting lineup of events and activities is planned across the country and online to showcase the incredible potential of our bioeconomy. This year’s theme is ‘Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland’. For more information, and to get involved, see https://ucd.pulse.ly/qial4m8hzp #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomyin

🌍 By 2050, food demand will rise 50%, but livestock must also cut emissions. Ireland is leading global research on reducing methane from ruminants - keeping milk & meat sustainable. 🐄🌱 #AgResearch_IRL | Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine