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High input and labour costs coupled with uncertain weather mean that the fruit and vegetable sector is the most vulnerable in Irish farming.
Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list
Farmers better served by Bord Bia out of the news
Beef farmers wanted for new climate project
Coolmore-linked company fined €100,000 for hedgerow offences
Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms
An informed forum should be assembled immediately and a national policy developed.
Support Irish this Christmas wherever possible from potatoes and vegetables – to crisps and oats.
This week, we have news of a new payment scheme for tillage farmers and the latest on blight forecasting for potato growers.
AgSense is a research project that aims to improve the forecasting and identification of potato blight and its different strains. Alex Neuroth from DCU reports.
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into moisturisers and the likes.
General manager at Finnegan’s Farm, John Smith, is getting geared up for Christmas with harvesting of Brussels sprouts starting to get under way.
Noel Bardon and Anne O’Donoghue speak to potato farmers around the country, as the harvest progresses at pace.
Advice for supporting gut health Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.
