Horticulture
Siobhán Walsh on 13 Oct 2021
Twins growing 15,000 pumpkins on 4ac
Oisín and Mícheál Byrne started growing pumpkins commercially in 2018 and now have their own pumpkin patch in Togher in Co Louth.
Caoimhe Harney on 13 Oct 2021
Hackett only interested in ‘window dressing’ for Green Party voters – IFA
The IFA has said the horticulture sector has been abandoned by Government inaction.
Caoimhe Harney on 13 Oct 2021
€5m for biodiversity initiatives in 2022
Minister Hackett has said the budget signals the intention to continue prioritising on farm biodiversity.
Caoimhe Harney on 11 Oct 2021
Dublin brothers become Ireland’s first commercial vertical farmers
The brothers are supporting the future of sustainable horticulture and helping to reduce food miles under a new contract with Compass Group Ireland.
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Oct 2021
Burren Winterage Weekend to take place in two weeks
The annual event is held to coincide with the ancient harvest feast of Samhain, which marks an important turning point in the farming calendar.
Caoimhe Harney on 27 Sep 2021
Harvesting of Irish peat a matter of urgency - Doherty
Senator Regina Doherty has said that climate action policies must be implemented in such a way that does not wipe out livelihoods.
Darren Carty on 24 Sep 2021
Over 270 farmers receive approval to join Organic Farming Scheme
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett announced that the remaining 15% of approvals would issue once ‘outstanding issues’ have been resolved.
Caoimhe Harney on 23 Sep 2021
Importing peat 'utterly ludicrous and a total travesty' - IFA
The IFA has called on the Government to demonstrate political leadership to sort out the peat debacle.
Caoimhe Harney on 21 Sep 2021
Almost 4,000t of Latvian peat arrives in Ireland
The shipment is a result of a High Court ruling in 2019 which effectively banned the harvesting of peat from Irish bogs.
David Wright on 15 Sep 2021
Round-up of some of the main attractions at Balmoral Show
The 2021 show will feature a new Healthy Horticulture section and see a return of the NI Food Pavilion.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Time to get serious about renewables
Stephen Robb discusses the key renewable energy policies which will create opportunities in the renewable sector for farmers.
Declan O'Brien on 11 Aug 2021
Labour shortage starts to bite for meat processing and mushroom sectors
Up to 2,500 workers are currently required by the meat factories and horticulture businesses.
Peter McCann on 04 Aug 2021
Industry bodies to promote the ‘forgotten meat’
The 2021 "Love Lamb Week"campaign will run during the first week of September
Letters to the Editor on 28 Jul 2021
Letter: peat harvesting ban threatens growers’ livelihoods
"Imported peats degrade rapidly and leave little meaningful residual product" – Michael HB Hayes, Aillroe Beg, Labasheeda, Co Clare.
Noel Bardon on 28 Jul 2021
Seasonal farm workers exempt from Northern Irish quarantine rules
Horticultural workers will be exempt from quarantine measures on arrival into Northern Ireland under a new seasonal worker scheme.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jul 2021
Ministers fail to solve peat shortage
The horticulture industry is growing more frustrated as the issue continues to impact them.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jul 2021
Government ‘destroying’ horticulture with peat restrictions – Cullinan
The president of the IFA has claimed that government inaction on the shortage of horticultural grade peat continues to jeopardise the entire horticultural sector.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 20 Jul 2021
Growers warn of no ‘quick fix’ to peat shortages
The Oireactas' Agriculture Committee is due to hear from ministers following a protest last week.
Pat O'Toole on 17 Jul 2021
Opinion: This is my truth, tell me yours
Unconscious bias means the dialogue about the future of farming needs to be conducted with great care.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 Jul 2021
IFA takes part in ‘no peat, no produce’ protest
The organisation’s president, Tim Cullinan, will lead the protest outside the Convention Centre.