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Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

The cheese plant, which cost €130m was meant to produce mozzarella, but closed after an unhappy few years of production

NEWS 20 May 2026

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

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Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

DEALER 20 May 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

NEWS 26 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

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

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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Gene-edited crops get closer to market

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

The European Council has passed the regulation and it now needs to go to the European Parliament.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

The industry has been reacting to the news that the Government’s anaerobic digestion plans are at risk due to the decision by the EU on its Renewable Heat Obligation scheme.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 2025

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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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