Embassy of Japan in Bahrain on Instagram: "🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Budoor Steele! 🇯🇵🇧🇭 We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Budoor Steele, founder of #Chawan Japanese Teahouse and dedicated instructor of Urasenke tea ceremony, has been awarded the prestigious Minister’s Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food by H.E. Mr. Norikazu Suzuki, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. 🍵Ms. Steele’s tireless efforts as a Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese cuisine have signif

From Fields of Families to Fields of Figures** In 1955, Ireland was a nation of small family farms. Over **313,000 farm holdings** covered the country. The agricultural labour force reached **400,000–425,000 people**. Ireland’s population stood at **just under 2.9 million** — and much of it lived from the land. Fast-forward to 2025: • Population: **5.46–5.5 million** • Total farms: **127,000–135,000** • Actively farmed: **~88,000** • People working in agriculture, forestry & fishing: **~108,000*