Food

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

Farming leaders warned that decisions on the future Common Agricultural Policy and EU budget will determine Europe’s ability to feed its citizens and remain secure, competitive and resilient.

NEWS 15 October 2026

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

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Neven Maguire: cooking low and slow with good value cuts

Neven Maguire: cooking low and slow with good value cuts

NEVEN 14 October 2026

Training completed in rodent control

Training completed in rodent control

FARMER WRITES 14 October 2026

Foyle to invest £15m in Omagh site

Foyle to invest £15m in Omagh site

Foyle to invest £15m in Omagh site

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

NEWS 12 October 2026

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FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

The new guidelines also recommend four to five servings per day from the milk, yoghurt and cheese food group to fulfill calcium requirements.

NEWS 4 October 2026

Neven Maguire's got some tasty 'scran' on the menu

Neven Maguire's got some tasty 'scran' on the menu

Tacos with chicken tinga and chicken thighs with cider and sweet potatoes make for good value and are the perfect cosy dishes.

NEVEN 4 October 2026

Meet the family behind On The Hoof’s unique food empire

Meet the family behind On The Hoof’s unique food empire

From a double-decker London bus and a World War II water tank to a family restaurant, On The Hoof was launched in 2016 by Fiona Chapman and her son Rory, and it is still going strong in Co Armagh.

NEWS 4 October 2026

The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider Club: enjoy the process

The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider Club: enjoy the process

With a glut of apples, we set out to make cider. Whether we mastered it or not is another matter, says folkorisk Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 4 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

Increased consumption and stability in the UK retail market is being listed as driving higher prices, with the value of steak sales up 4.5% and burger sales up 12%.

NEWS 4 October 2026

Changes made to food and feed safety simplification package

Changes made to food and feed safety simplification package

Some measures to reduce the backlogs in the registration of active substances have been removed from the food and feed safety simplification package.

NEWS 4 October 2026

Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

Latest data from the CSO shows that inflation remains an energy event, for now.

NEWS 4 October 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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