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Weight-loss drugs open new opportunity for fresh produce - Bord Bia

Opportunities, trends and barriers for the Irish horticulture sector were discussed at the Bord Bia horticulture seminar in Kildare on Wednesday.

NEWS 7 November 2026

Weight-loss drugs open new opportunity for fresh produce - Bord Bia

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Show horticulture's 'sexy' side to attract growers, says Strong Roots founder

Show horticulture's 'sexy' side to attract growers, says Strong Roots founder

NEWS 4 November 2026

Meath family business secures €90m potato supply deal with Lidl

Meath family business secures €90m potato supply deal with Lidl

NEWS 3 November 2026

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

NEWS 27 October 2026

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

SCHEMES 21 October 2026

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Investment Aid Scheme with up to 50% grant aid opens for horticulture sector

Investment Aid Scheme with up to 50% grant aid opens for horticulture sector

The deadline for applications to the scheme is Friday, 4 December 2026.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought throughout July and August placed exceptional pressure on outdoor field vegetable production, with impacts that varied enormously depending on access to irrigation.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

President Catherine Connolly called for action on Ireland's dependence on fruit and vegetable imports when launching the 2026 National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

Bord Bia's Irish fresh produce research report 2026 found that food waste is the biggest barrier preventing Irish consumers from eating more fresh fruit and vegetables.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Macra has raised concerns over the soaring amount of fruit and vegetables imported into Ireland alongside the dropping number of Irish growers.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

The horticulture sector is calling for a permanent fix to fruit and veg farms' labour squeeze, as Government has said it will rerun a pilot permit scheme.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Veganism debate 'plateaus' amid interest in where food comes from - Agri Aware

Veganism debate 'plateaus' amid interest in where food comes from - Agri Aware

Marcus O'Halloran outlines the recent growth of Agri Aware ahead of the upcoming 30th anniversary AGM.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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