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Renewables
Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables
Stephen Robb
Stephen Robb explores where farm renewables fit into the new Programme for Government
15 January 2025 Feature
Lessons in sustainable horticulture
With a background in the horticulture, Liagh Whelehan examined the commercial viability of new sustainable horticultural practices in the industry.
8 January 2025 News
Rising prices lift Irish food and drink exports to €17bn for 2024
The value of Irish food and drink exports pass €17bn for the first time, driven by increased value for drinks, prepared consumer foods, beef, and pig meat export values.
Regulator waiting for Minister’s response to request for extra powers
The Irish Farmers Journal speaks with Niamh Lenehan, CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator’s office to review the first year’s work and look at what lies ahead.
18 December 2024 News
Commission approves €100/ha tillage scheme for Irish farmers
Under the scheme, the aid will consist of limited amounts in the form of direct grants.
11 December 2024 News
Horticulture innovation and diversification schemes open
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.
5 December 2024 News
Horticulture written charter ‘necessary’ for growers
The charter would assist growers to draw up supply agreements that go beyond a one-year horizon, but also allow for flexibility on price if input costs were to rise.
27 November 2024 News
Consumers urged to buy Irish vegetables this Christmas
Supermarkets have been proactively, whether intentionally or not, undermining the horticulture industry in Ireland, Kenneth Keavey of Green Earth Organics has said.
27 November 2024 News
Horticulture the next port of call for regulator’s spotlight
The Agri-Food Regulator is looking to improve transparency in the fruit and vegetable sector.
21 November 2024 News
Department defers work permit pay hikes
Proposed increases of between €2,000 and €5,000 per year to work permit holders have been put on hold by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
20 November 2024 News
Regulations, clover and looming problems
Matt Dempsey reports on this year’s Nuffield Ireland conference, which focused on shaping the future of Irish agriculture.
20 November 2024 News
Nuffield conference: regulations, clover and looming problems
'Shaping the future of Irish agriculture' was the ambitious title of this year's conference.
19 November 2024 News