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France calls to delay crunch Mercosur vote Postponement could deal a fatal blow to the Latin American trade agreement, which has been 25 years in the works.

The French government (note, not the Irish Government) called on Sunday to postpone a crucial vote by countries on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, widening a rift within the bloc over the controversial pact.
www.politico.eu/article/fran...

A moving account by Ed Gardiner on his experience in the west bank, reflections on recent abhorrent attacks on fellow La Via Campesina workers there. Also the (lack of) response by the british media to hunger strikes for alleged offences relating to Palestine Action.

Where do we find out about upcoming roadshows?

Donegal farmers launch wild venison snacks venture Two Co. Donegal-based farmers who run a regenerative organic farm have formed a new food company specialising in wild Irish venison snacks

Donegal farmers launch wild venison snacks venture - In many parts of Ireland deer numbers will need to be reduced to restore and re-establish native woodlands. Expanding the market for wild venison is only a good thing.
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Well done and thank you Elaine and an taisce

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Alarming

Fergal, founding member of Talamh Beo, will join this panel on Wednesday offering an agroecological perspective on trade

"Tackling methane emissions requires looking beyond industrially farmed animals. It's not just about the cow, but how we farm. A systems-based approach recognises the deep connections between biodiversity, farm resilience, and rural livelihoods." - Talamh Beo, A member-led organisation, of farmers, growers, land-based workers and citizens, organising for change in our food and agriculture systems

We need collective action, yet despite being the largest methane emitter in Europe, the agri-food sector is notably lagging behind.

As @talamhbeo.bsky.social shared today, "it's not just about the cow, but how we farm." We need a food systems approach to drive change and reduce methane now⌛📉

The figure shows how much global food systems contribute to pressures on all nine planetary boundaries.

New EAT-Lancet warns: food systems breach Planetary Boundaries.

“EAT-Lancet 2025 places justice at the centre, not only as a goal but also as a vital part of enabling transformation,” says Centre Director Line Gordon, one of the report’s lead authors.

www.stockholmresilience.org/5.5e96ff7d19...

This has enormous implications for human health.

Our health and wellbeing as humans is intrinsically linked to that of the planet and the natural world.
#PlanetaryHealth

“Irelands food system “need urgent transformational change””…agroecology and food sovereignty offer a real alternative - one that supports, farmers, communities and the land

🔬 Agroecology promotes blending science and tradition.

💡 Learn more about Agroecology at "Atitlan Organics Farm" at https://agroecologymap.org/l/414

#Agroecology #Agroecología #Agroecologia #Agroécologie #Agroökologie #Agroekologi #Agroøkologi

How to restore river health The report on the River Blackwater fish kill published this week was inconclusive, with no enough evidence to say what was to blame for the largest fish kill in Irish history. We discuss the impact of...

Nobody can be blamed for the largest fish kill in Irish history Everyone along the Blackwater River was complying with the rules.
Might the rules no longer be fit for purpose?
#Climate #Biodiversity #Rivers

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Time to take the heads out of the sand: Farmers, Ecology, and Food Sovereignty - Talamh Beo Talamh Beo invite you to join us in reviving local food systems, embracing agroecological alternatives and reimagining the Irish landscape for future generations.

Read our latest press statement “Time to take the heads out of the sand”
Irish farming is in crisis — pollution, soil decline, biodiversity loss. The system needs change. We’re calling for agroecology and food sovereignty.

talamhbeo.ie/time-to-take...

Pippa Hackett: Farmers are being treated as pawns in the rural economy Former Green Party minister and farmer Pippa Hackett writes that farmers should be valued for what they produce, not for what they buy.

“Reducing all farmers to some skeletal component of a wider economy – rather than recognising them as the most essential element in producing food and potentially regenerating our natural environment – has devalued them..”
www.thejournal.ie/readme/farme...

Do you know a nature spot that needs a pick-me-up? The government wants to hear from you The government is developing a national nature restoration plan and is inviting the public to make submissions.

A dedicated website has been launched to allow the public to participate in the development of Irelands Nature Restoration Plan share.google/o56UClmo4ce4...

Appreciate the endorsement by the Environmental Pillar @envpillar.bsky.social of the @talamhbeo.bsky.social statement on the destruction of seed storage facilities in Hebron by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
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🌱 Cloughjordan Community Farm 🌍 grows organic food, restores soil & builds community in Ireland’s largest CSA—true agroecology in action! 🌾🥕💚

@CloughjordanCommunityFarm.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

🔗 agroecologymap.org/l/366

#agroecology #agroecologia #agroécologie #agrarökologie #agroforestry

Life would be SO much lovelier, full of beauty, diversity, and joy, if we could just find it in ourselves to give some of the land and seas back to nature.

It wouldn't be hard.
#Rewilding 🌍

🌍 Global Webinar in Solidarity with Palestine: Stop the Genocide and Ongoing Starvation in Gaza! 🗓️ 26/06/2025 🕓 12:00 UTC / 14:00 CEST 🔴 LIVE STREAMING ⓕ Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3eLEJq602 📺 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/viacampesina 📢 Follow, Watch, and Share Widely to Spread the Message ! #AllEyesOnGaza #oPt

🌍 Global Webinar in Solidarity with Palestine: Stop the Genocide and Ongoing Starvation in Gaza!
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Hate out of Farming: introducing 'HOOF', our members' response to the presence of the far right in farming - Landworkers Alliance We are a union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers with a mission to improve the livelihoods of our members and create a better food and land-use system for everyone.

Farming is under threat from the far right. In this blog, we introduce 'HOOF', a group formed by LWA members who are organising against fascism in farming.

We've a much richer story to tell than their barren, homogenous vision of a future...

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SWAN member, @antaisce.bsky.social, had their Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on Primetime last night talking about the pollution crisis in Lady's Island Lake.

Watch the full piece here: 👇https://www.rte.ie/player/series/prime-time/SI0000000825?epguid=IH10008770-25-0050

"Basic Income for the Arts had a consistent, positive impact on almost all indicators including on practice development, sectoral retention, wellbeing, for recipients, and has reduced deprivation rates among the recipients" @talamhbeo.bsky.social
www.socialjustice.ie/article/basi...

🌍📣 European Coordination Via Campesina denounces the use of starvation as a weapon of genocide against Palestinian people and complicity of Europe 👉 https://www.eurovia.org/press-releases/ecvc-denounces-the-use-of-starvation-as-a-weapon-of-genocide-against-palestinian-people-and-complicity-of-europe @ECVC1 @via_campesina @UAWC1986

📣 European Coordination Via Campesina denounces the use of starvation as a weapon of genocide against Palestinian people and complicity of Europe
👉 www.eurovia.org/press-releas...

A great gathering of committed actors and activist’s striving for a liveable and equitable world

Really strong new ECVC statement on Palestine.
@eurovia.org @talamhbeo.bsky.social
Very welcome!
www.eurovia.org/press-releas...

Short article introducing the increasing connections between Irish and Palestinian farming networks, as are being developed by orgs like @eurovia.org and @talamhbeo.bsky.social sustainable.ie/strengthenin...

Talamh Beo Farmers & citizens fighting for Food, Fuel & Fibre SovereigntyWe want to create a better food system in Ireland, where all people have access to healthy, nutritious and affordable local food.We want t...

Are you a farmer, a gardener, interested in food sovereignty or just want to see what can be done to grow food in a sustainable way? Meet the farmers and be inspired on a Farm Walk with @talamhbeo.bsky.social! Book your place on Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie/o/talamh-beo...

"Tánaiste Simon Harris is to write to the EU Commission demanding a review of the trade agreement with Israel and has vowed to press ahead with the Occupied Territories Bill "within weeks"."
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