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Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

The €2m scheme will be available specifically for growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries and chillies.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

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Minister urges public to buy Irish veg as large-scale grower to bow out

Minister urges public to buy Irish veg as large-scale grower to bow out

NEWS 16 March 2026

Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

DEALER 11 March 2026

Choose Irish this Christmas and support Irish tillage and veg farmers

Choose Irish this Christmas and support Irish tillage and veg farmers

Choose Irish this Christmas and support Irish tillage and veg farmers

NEWS 16 December 2025

My Farming Week: John Smith, Bellew, Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

My Farming Week: John Smith, Bellew, Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

My Farming Week: John Smith, Bellew, Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

NEWS 3 December 2025

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Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

"My Dad pours his heart and soul into the farm, for it not to be continued on when he retires would be horrible," says Luke Brophy.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Everything from a needle and thread to a laying hen

Everything from a needle and thread to a laying hen

Nevan McKiernan previews the Home Industries section at this year's Tullamore Show, which will include cookery, crafts, needlework, art, photography and horticulture.

PEDIGREE 1 January 1970

Supervalu spinach being recalled to bacteria detection

Supervalu spinach being recalled to bacteria detection

There will be recall notices displayed at the point-of-sale in Supervalu stores.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Heavy rain brings relief to vegetable growers

Heavy rain brings relief to vegetable growers

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to vegetable farmers across the country to see how the recent dry weather followed by heavy rain has affected their crops’ growth.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Three convicted in €3.8m Spanish farm subsidy fraud

Three convicted in €3.8m Spanish farm subsidy fraud

The verdict, issued on 30 June 2025, marks the first judicial decision delivered after a trial in a case investigated by the EPPO in Spain.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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