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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 28 January 2026

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

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Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

NEWS 4 December 2025

Gardening with Kitty: going back to your (bare) roots

Gardening with Kitty: going back to your (bare) roots

GARDENING 29 October 2025

Low-cost solution to address excess P

Low-cost solution to address excess P

Low-cost solution to address excess P

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

RENEWABLES 10 September 2025

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No link between spinach and recent food recalls due to listeria bacteria – FSAI

No link between spinach and recent food recalls due to listeria bacteria – FSAI

It comes after various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Plans for two new horse slaughter plants

Plans for two new horse slaughter plants

According to the Department, the number of horses exported for slaughter in 2024 and to date, in 2025, was 165 and 359 respectively.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Commitment to organic farming to be showcased at Bloom

Commitment to organic farming to be showcased at Bloom

The show garden - Nature’s Symphony: Celebrating Organic Growth - is designed to educate visitors on the principles of organic production and the advantages of sustainable growing methods.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Planning guidelines for AD plants being redeveloped

Planning guidelines for AD plants being redeveloped

The Government has committed to delivering up to 5.7 TWh of indigenously produced biomethane by 2030. However, concerns have been raised about the planning process for building AD plants.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 30 April 2025

Sheep die after breaking into garden and eating rhododendron

Sheep die after breaking into garden and eating rhododendron

Rhododendron contain large amounts of grayanotoxin which is highly lethal to sheep, the Department has advised.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Gardening with Kitty: the must have herbs this May

Gardening with Kitty: the must have herbs this May

Fresh, fragrant and endlessly versatile, herbs are the ultimate small-space garden choice.

GARDENING 30 April 2025

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Government plans to modify and introduce policies aimed at encouraging biomass and biogas have been dogged by unforeseen delays, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 30 April 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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