Tillage
UK farm college to research climate change resilience in crops
A team of Harper Adams University researchers have been awarded funding for a project boosting climate change resilience in crops....
Vegetables
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...
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...
Environment
Turning over a new leaf in a natural approach to growing food
Limerick-based Kevin Wallace may not have come from a farming background, but his energy and enthusiasm for a natural approach...
Rural Life
Primary school programme launched to promote Irish-grown produce
Agri Aware has announced the return of its ‘Incredible Edibles’ programme for the 18th year across primary schools to highlight...
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...
Agri-Business
Shoppers spent additional €2.6m on 'fresh vegetables' in September - Kantar
Irish shoppers spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on fresh fruit last month, according to...
Agri-Business
Two new schemes open for horticulture sector
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Environment
EPA: 53,000t of food waste generated at production stage
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that an estimated 53,000t of food waste was generated at the primary production...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
CSO: €310m in food and live animal exports to GB in February
The value of total food and live animal exports to Great Britain (GB) in February 2024 was €310 million, according...
Agri-Business
Retailers urged to offer 'weather payment' to fruit and veg growers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president has called on all players in the food chain, particularly large retailers, to support...
Horticulture
Fruit and vegetables: Call for forum to address waste
A “food forum” must be established to deal with the issue of wastage of “imperfect” fruit and vegetables, according to...
N.Ireland
M&S joins Armagh vegetable grower to boost pollinator activity
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed that it is now working with a Co. Armagh vegetable grower to help boost...
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...
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
Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Environment
Tallaght school wins national Let's GROW initiative
Solas Chríost school in Tallaght has been announced as the national winner of the 2023 SuperValu Let’s GROW initiative, which...
Dairy News
CSO: Dairy producer prices lower in May 2023
Dairy producer prices in May 2023 have dropped by 8.8% in comparison with the figures from May 2022, according to...
Video
Farmers warn below-cost selling 'has to stop'
Farmers are struggling to stay in business because they are not “getting a proper price for the product” and have...
Agri-Business
Video: Farmers warn below-cost selling 'has to stop'
Farmers are struggling to stay in business because they are not “getting a proper price for the product” and have...