Food security

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Macra has raised concerns over the soaring amount of fruit and vegetables imported into Ireland alongside the dropping number of Irish growers.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

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Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

NEWS 26 August 2026

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NEWS 24 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Concrete actions and meaningful supports that address the challenges farmers are facing now and in the months ahead are needed, Macra has said.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 15 July 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 15 July 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Food production and farming practices are adapting in line with a changing climate.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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