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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 8 April 2026

Plant-based alternatives no longer a ‘novelty buy’

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Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

GARDENING 28 January 2026

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 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

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Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

Renewable heat scheme not designed to support biomethane

A scheme, designed to promote the uptake of renewable heat sources, was never designed to support anaerobic digestion, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 30 April 2025

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

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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