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....
Mushrooms
Agri-Business
Combined input costs rise by 40% in horticulture - report
A report published by Teagasc has confirmed that combined input costs have risen by 40% across Ireland’s horticultural sectors since...
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
50% of 2023 horticulture and cereals exports were mushrooms
Total horticulture and cereals exports were valued at €295 million in 2023, of which mushrooms accounted for almost 50% of...
Horticulture
Irish people seeing the magic of mushrooms - study
A new study by the European Mushroom Growers Promo Group (GEPC) found that there is a growing interest for mushrooms in...
Horticulture
Government inaction on horticulture peat supply 'scandalous' - TD
The government’s “inaction” to resolve peat supply issues for the horticulture sector, especially for the mushroom sector, has been described...
Agri-Business
Permission sought for solar farm to power Kildare mushroom facility
Planning permission is being sought for a solar farm in Co. Kildare which will be used to power an existing...
Horticulture
Campaign launched to highlight benefits of mushrooms
The European Mushroom Growers Promo Group (GEPC Promo) has launched a campaign today (Thursday, July 27) to promote the benefits...
Horticulture
Horticulture investment scheme closing date moved back
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced a short extension to the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid...
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...
Agri-Business
Support package worth over €6m for mushroom sector
Over €6 million has been secured under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) to fund a support package for the Irish...
N.Ireland
Fears over future of NI mushroom industry amid labour shortage
There are fears that the mushroom industry in Northern Ireland (NI) will “disappear” unless the UK government steps in. That’s...
Horticulture
Horticulture and cereal exports totalled €301m in 2022
Horticulture and cereal exports totalled €301 million last year, with mushrooms accounting for the largest share of this, a new...
Horticulture
Report highlights need for domestic peat for mushroom sector
Domestic peat will be needed in the medium term for the Irish mushroom industry, according to a new report. Opportunities...
Horticulture
Funding of €210,000 to promote Irish mushrooms in the UK
Funding through the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) in the amount of €210,000 has been announced for the mushroom sector. The...
Horticulture
WRC orders mushroom producer to pay arrears to former employee
By Gordon Deegan A Co. Tipperary mushroom producer allegedly paid a female Romanian mushroom picker as low as €4.06/hour. Now,...
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...
Rural Life
Family overcomes Brexit mushroom setback with new direction
A Co. Tipperary-based family that closed its mushroom business in 2016 as a result of Brexit, has just completed the...
Agri Politics
Peat a 'must' for Irish growers until alternatives emerge
Research must be applied to find alternatives to peat for the Irish horticultural industry – but in the meantime Irish...
Agri-Business
Hackett warned of peat ban impact on mushroom sector
Minister of State for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett has been warned of the impact the ban on harvesting...
Agri-Business
Light at the end of the mushroom tunnel following Brexit disaster
Co. Offaly mushroom farmers whose 30-year-old business was devastated almost overnight in 2016, due to the UK’s decision to pursue...