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European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

The European Parliament has adopted new rules surrounding new genomic techniques on Wednesday.

NEWS 17 June 2026

European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

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Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

NEWS 6 June 2026

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

NEWS 20 May 2026

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

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

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

NEWS 26 April 2026

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Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

This week’s show has a sowing update, but places a focus on minding crops and feeding plants to keep them healthy.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war has had an indirect impact on UK fertiliser prices.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 December 2025

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 4 December 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 4 December 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 4 December 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 4 December 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 4 December 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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