N.Ireland
CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their way to success at the Worldskills National...
Horticulture
Agri-Business
Proposed salary increases for work permit holders deferred
The proposed salary increases for work permit holders which were due to come into effect in January 2025 have been...
Sponsored
Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
Agri-Business
Fruit and veg growers join video series to promote produce
Irish fruit and vegetable growers have teamed up with Bord Bia to create a video series for the ‘Life is...
Horticulture
EU agriculture ministers officially adopt new plant health rules
Agriculture ministers of the EU’s member states have officially adopted new rules to protect against plant pests. At a meeting...
Agri-Business
70% of organic vegetables bought by Irish consumers are imported
70% of the organic vegetables currently bought by Irish shoppers are imported into the country, an agronomist and horticultural consultant...
Agri-Business
Almost 3,300 work permits issued to agriculture sector
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 3,291 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector over...
Horticulture
Minister Hackett raises horticulture issues with government
Minister of State with responsibility for Horticulture, Pippa Hackett said that she has engaged with government members on issues that...
Agri-Business
Ireland imported €412m worth of vegetables in 2023
Over €400 million worth of vegetables were imported into the country last year, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Sponsored
Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
CAP / Schemes
Thinking of converting to organic? Here is what you need to know
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently confirmed that the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has reopened for...
Horticulture
Investment aid scheme for horticulture receiving applications
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is now open and accepting applications. The...
Horticulture
First graduation takes place at new Waterford horticulture school
The first crop of students from a new school of horticulture based in Co. Waterford have graduated and have been...
Horticulture
Watch: 'Gathering of Growers' event champions horticulture industry
Horticulturists and growers from across the country gathered at Airfield Estate in Dundrum yesterday (Monday, October 14) to attend the...
Agri Politics
Increasing farm gate value of horticulture 'increasingly unrealistic'
It is becoming “increasingly unrealistic” to increase the farm gate value of horticulture by 2027, with a reduction in funding...
Forestry
Budget 2025: €91 million to go towards forestry next year
The allocation to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Budget 2025 will include funding of €91 million...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
Research officer sought to support commercial mushroom sector
Teagasc is currently recruiting for a permanent research officer who will work to support the commercial mushroom sector in Ireland....
Agri-Business
Over 2,500 work permits issued to agriculture sector - DETE
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 2,533 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector over...
Horticulture
National carrot appreciation day launched
It may be considered by some as the ‘Cinderella’ of vegetables but thanks to an initiative, the carrot now has...
Horticulture
One week left to apply for 2 new horticulture schemes
Horticulturists have one week left to apply for two new schemes to support innovation and diversification in the horticulture sector....