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How to spot a scam text and avoid payment fraud

After almost falling victim to a convincing scam text, artist Rita Oates shares her warning as experts highlight the rise in payment fraud and bank impersonation scams.

CONSUMER 28 October 2026

How to spot a scam text and avoid payment fraud

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Bord Bia invests €1m in beef marketing autumn campaigns

Bord Bia invests €1m in beef marketing autumn campaigns

NEWS 20 October 2026

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

NEWS 12 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

NEWS 6 October 2026

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

CONSUMER 30 September 2026

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Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

There is concern that Ireland is yet to feel the full impact of extreme weather events and conflict in the middle east on food prices.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

The competition watchdog has carried out searches of businesses in the solar panel industry as part of an investigation into suspected bid rigging.

NEWS 25 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

Top 12 stands worth visiting at Ploughing 2026

Top 12 stands worth visiting at Ploughing 2026

From finance to food and healthcare, these are the exhibitors worth a pin on your Ploughing map.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farm technology to see at Ploughing 2026 from spraying drones to calf feeders

Farm technology to see at Ploughing 2026 from spraying drones to calf feeders

Calling all tech enthusiasts: if you're looking to improve your farm in the coming year, these are the stands to check out, writes Ciara Leahy.

NEWS 7 September 2026

No magic for farmers in processing

No magic for farmers in processing

It takes more than a presidential order to make farmers successful processors.

NEWS 6 September 2026

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

More than 22,000 consumers contacted the CCPC helpline in the first half of the year with a consumer issue or complaint

CONSUMER 2 September 2026

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