Horticulture

Increase in organic tillage and dairy applications

There were 44 applications from tillage farmers in the latest Organic Farming Scheme, intake while there were eight applications from dairy enterprises.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Increase in organic tillage and dairy applications

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Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

NEWS 21 February 2026

Nine breaches of Bord Bia QA logo use found in last five years

NEWS 9 February 2026

Supervalu recalls African herbs packaged with Bord Bia QA logo

Supervalu recalls African herbs packaged with Bord Bia QA logo

NEWS 28 January 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

NEWS 17 January 2026

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Teagasc signs off on new strategic partnership with private ag colleges

Teagasc signs off on new strategic partnership with private ag colleges

New agreements will see Teagasc provide operational grants and staff resourcing supports to each of the three colleges.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Minister Healy-Rae urges public to buy an Irish Christmas tree

Minister Healy-Rae urges public to buy an Irish Christmas tree

Ireland's Christmas tree sector contributes around €21m to the Irish economy each year, Minister Healy-Rae said.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Wage hike on the way for permit workers

Wage hike on the way for permit workers

New minimum salary thresholds announced recently for non-EEA work-permit holders will give agri-food workers a 9% pay rise.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Scowls over permit pay hike

Scowls over permit pay hike

Labour costs for meat factories using workers outside of the EU on work permits are set to increase next year.

DEALER 14 November 2025

Hollywood holding has panoramic views

Hollywood holding has panoramic views

A 27ac property in Wicklow has recently come on the market and could be an interesting proposition for someone on the lookout for land in the area.

FOR SALE 14 November 2025

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Agroforestry combines agricultural activities - crops and pasture - with timber production on the same land. Donal Magner reports.

FORESTRY 14 November 2025

Crop insurance for Irish farmers to be examined in next CAP

Crop insurance for Irish farmers to be examined in next CAP

Over the next two years, the Department is to “analyse and explore options for availing of financial risk management tools” including insurance.

NEWS 14 November 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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