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Farmers across Northern Ireland are being urged to familiarise themselves with newly introduced Farm Sustainability Standards (FSS), which came into force today, 1 January 2026 , and will underpin eligibility for a wide range of agricultural support schemes. The new standards form a central pillar of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) and are designed to ensure continued access to the Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) and other key schemes supporting the agri-food se

Marks & Spencer is bringing sustainability to the heart of the Christmas dinner table this year, thanks to a pioneering seed-to-shelf approach developed with its long-standing Scottish sprout supplier, Seahills. Based on Scotland’s east coast near Arbroath, Seahills supplies 100% of M&S’s hand-trimmed Brussels sprouts, producing what is recognised as the UK’s longest sprout season — harvesting from early September through to April and May. In a move designed to boost biodiver

Belfast International Airport awarded Platinum level by BITC’s 2025 NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey. BITC’s MD Lisa McIlvenna presents the award to Belfast International Airport’s Evan Black and Kevin Napier. Belfast International Airport has been recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s most sustainable organisations after securing a prestigious Platinum rating in the 2025 NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey. The Airport, which is part of the VINCI Airports global netwo

(L-R): Tom Burke, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director, Simon Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Minister Andrew Muir MLA and Joanna...

Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, with Kevin Fitzduff of Stream BioEnergy at the Tully Biogas Plant, Ballymena. (Image: Dr Gareth...

Uform Leads on Sustainable Manufacturing with New Solar Project In a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing, Uform, a leading...

Monitoring and improving soil health is vital for sustainable food production, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced plans to bring forward significant legislation aimed at modernising how Northern...

Kyle Greer, Head Development Chef at the new Sysco Belfast facility, located in Crumlin, County Antrim Sysco, Ireland’s leading...

Zita McNaugher, Food Technologist at CAFRE, is helping FareShare NI tackle the problem of food surplus by developing recipes using fresh...

DAERA Minister Muir is pictured at the Sustainable Agriculture Programme stand at the Balmoral Show to announce his intention to roll out...

In a landmark achievement for sustainable hospitality, the Marine Hotel Ballycastle has officially joined the global B Corp community,...

(L-R): Tina O’Dwyer, CEO of The Tourism Space, Alannah Greenlees, Glenarm Castle, Declan Scullion, Willow and Lore and Jessica Hoyle,...

Over the last two days, the RDS, Ballsbridge in Dublin has hosted ‘Finding Common Ground’, a festival on biodiversity and sustainability....

L-R James Richardson, Basalt Distillery; Carl McGarrity, The Salthouse Hotel and Martha Garbe, Basalt Distillery. The Salthouse Hotel in...