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Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

The cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose by 3.9% on average between January 2025 and January 2026, according to Teagasc’s Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

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Irish grocery price inflation ticks higher again

Irish grocery price inflation ticks higher again

NEWS 5 May 2026

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

NEWS 28 April 2026

Farmers warned that headwinds lie ahead

Farmers warned that headwinds lie ahead

Farmers warned that headwinds lie ahead

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

NEWS 19 April 2026

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Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

If farmers produce with fewer inputs there will be lower yields later this year and in 2027, with higher food commodity prices and retail food inflation likely for the next few years.

NEWS 17 March 2026

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Grocery price increases affecting shopping patterns in latest Worldpanel by Numerator report.

NEWS 17 March 2026

Peace would just be the start

Peace would just be the start

An end to the conflict in Iran would not see an immediate return to February prices.

NEWS 17 March 2026

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS president Edward Carr stated: “Ireland is exposed as a significant importer of fertiliser and due to our seasonal production system."

NEWS 17 March 2026

Better targeted supports needed for volatile farm incomes, report finds

Better targeted supports needed for volatile farm incomes, report finds

The study highlights the Irish farming sector’s strong exposure to global commodity markets, the significance of direct payments and the increasing influence of environmental policy constraints.

NEWS 17 March 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control.

NEWS 17 March 2026

Colm McCarthy: higher density development is the solution for Dublin

Colm McCarthy: higher density development is the solution for Dublin

The congestion on the M50 is a symptom of the engineering impossibility of adding capacity to what has become the main street of the city.

VIEWPOINTS 17 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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