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Irish agri-food exports hit record €20.8bn in 2025

Dairy remained the largest Irish agri-food export category by value at €7.2 billion, exceeding €7 billion for the first time, accounting for 34% of all agri-food exports.

NEWS 9 November 2026

Irish agri-food exports hit record €20.8bn in 2025

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

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

NEWS 7 November 2026

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

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

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Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

The scheme which grant aids capital investments in specialised plant and equipment will remain open until Friday 4 December 2026.

SCHEMES 21 October 2026

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

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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