Featured Reports & Resources

AI in Agriculture — OECD Progress Report on EU Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence

A landmark OECD report examining how AI technologies are being deployed across European agriculture — from precision farming and crop monitoring to supply chain optimisation. Essential reading for understanding where policy and technology intersect in the agri-food sector.

CAP Reform Blog — Alan Matthews

Professor Alan Matthews of Trinity College Dublin is one of Europe's foremost independent voices on Common Agricultural Policy reform. His blog provides rigorous, evidence-based analysis of CAP implementation, reform proposals, and implications for Irish and European farmers.

Biodiversity Ireland — National Biodiversity Data Centre

Ireland's primary repository for biodiversity data, research and policy analysis. Covers species monitoring, habitat assessments, and the intersection of agricultural land use with biodiversity outcomes — critical context for any Irish farm transition to regenerative practice.

IEEP — Institute for European Environmental Policy

Europe's leading independent institute on environmental policy, covering CAP, biodiversity, climate and land use. Their research directly shapes EU policy on sustainable agriculture, nature restoration and farm-to-fork strategy.

Teagasc — Irish Agriculture & Food Development Authority

Ireland's national agriculture and food development authority. Provides research, advisory, and education services to the agriculture and food industries and rural communities. Essential resource for Irish farmers on all aspects of farm management and sustainability.

Carbon Brief — Climate Science & Policy

One of the most rigorous science communication outlets covering climate change. Their agricultural coverage links farming emissions, soil carbon sequestration, and land use to broader climate policy — essential for understanding the transition pressures on farming.

Department of Agriculture — Irish Scheme Guidance

Official guidance documents for all Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine schemes in Ireland — BISS, ACRES, TAMS, Organic Farming Scheme and more. The primary source for scheme terms, conditions, and payment rates.

Yale Environment 360

Yale's online magazine of opinion, analysis, reporting and debate on global environmental issues, including food systems, agriculture, soil science and the climate transition. Combines academic rigour with accessible journalism.