Agri-Business
Mayo sheep farmer to feature in M&S campaign
Marks and Spencer (M&S) launched its latest phase of its ‘Farm to Foodhall’ campaign yesterday (Thursday, May 16), with a...
local produce
N.Ireland
UFU schools' competition urges support of local NI produce
The Ulster Farmers’ Union’s (UFU) schools’ competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland. The ‘supporting...
N.Ireland
66% of NI consumers believe farmers should get more support
Results of a recent public survey confirm that two-thirds of Northern Ireland consumers believe farmers should get more support. The...
Agri-Business
79% of consumers say locally grown vegetables are higher quality
79% of consumers believe that locally grown vegetables are of higher quality and almost three quarters believe they are worth...
Agri-Business
Butchers and convenience meals provider join forces
An Armagh producer of South-East Asian style convenience meals, Karri Kitchen is set to benefit from a new deal with...
Agri-Business
Department to host webinar for local food businesses
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will co-host a webinar with Bord Bia to outline the supports that...
Agri-Business
Self-sustainable bakers working with the seasons and without carbon footprint
A sunny southeast bakery that has recently celebrated one year in business is seeing its self-sustainability goal begin to bear...
Rural Life
35% of shoppers to buy local less as cost of living rises - report
More than 80% of consumers said that the rising cost of living has impacted how they shop, with 35% saying...
Agri-Business
Research shows customers are increasingly shopping local
Shopping local for good quality products is fast becoming more important than ever for the Irish consumer, according to experts...
Rural Life
More supports needed for small scale local production
The lack of supports for local production and small scale farming enterprises has been highlighted by a Galway-based couple who...
Beef
Lovin' it: People 'care more about where food is sourced' since lockdown
Appreciation for our local area and locally sourced food has increased since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland, according...
Rural Life
Farmers' markets show the 'spirit of survival' amid their return
After what has been a very difficult few months, farmers and food producers are preparing to showcase the “spirit of...
Rural Life
Local producers showcased at SHEEP 2018
SHEEP 2018 promises a day full of activities that will satisfy sheep enthusiasts, families and food lovers. This year the event...