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Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July 2026 to the end of the year. The country holding the role has the power to make progress in legislation.

NEWS 26 April 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

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Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

NEWS 23 April 2026

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

NEWS 21 April 2026

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

NEWS 20 April 2026

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Plant-based alternatives no longer a ‘novelty buy’

Plant-based alternatives no longer a ‘novelty buy’

Ireland could grow specialised crops for the development of a plant-based protein sector, but buy-in from stakeholders - and consumers - will be paramount to its success.

NEWS 28 July 2025

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

Pots and troughs are perfect for growing Alpine plants – they offer flexibility and plenty of interest.

GARDENING 28 July 2025

Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

Farmers across the EU could access varieties developed with NGTs in the future under an agreement struck on Wednesday.

NEWS 28 July 2025

Gardening with Kitty: going back to your (bare) roots

Gardening with Kitty: going back to your (bare) roots

Bare root season has begun, bringing a wonderful window of opportunity in the kitchen garden.

GARDENING 28 July 2025

Low-cost solution to address excess P

Low-cost solution to address excess P

A NI based company believes it has a solution that will help drive down P in soils.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 July 2025

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

A scheme, designed to promote the uptake of renewable heat sources, was never designed to support anaerobic digestion, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 28 July 2025

No link between spinach and recent food recalls due to listeria bacteria – FSAI

No link between spinach and recent food recalls due to listeria bacteria – FSAI

It comes after various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

NEWS 28 July 2025

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Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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