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Transforming Food Systems in Sligo

Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.

23 October 2024
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Scheme for investment in commercial horticulture opens

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett announced the opening of the 2025 scheme.

23 October 2024 NEWS

First Irish champion crowned at National Organic Awards

There were exotic mushrooms producers, innovative social enterprises and well-established Irish organic businesses among the National Organic Awards prizewinners.

17 October 2024 NEWS
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Neven Maguire: lamb doesn't have to mean a big roast dinner

Here are some tasty recipes with lamb to add to your weekly meal rotations, writes Neven Maguire.

16 October 2024
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‘Every dish I cook has a story to tell’

Consumer research shows global flavours are popular among Irish consumers, and rural Ireland is no different, writes Janine Kennedy.

16 October 2024 NEWS

Agri-Food Regulator looking for views on unfair trading

The regulator commissioned Coyne Research to create and monitor an online survey for farmers, fishers and growers to share their views on trading practices in the food supply chain in Ireland.

13 October 2024 NEWS
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Lidl boss highlights “inadequate” support for agri-food

Two leading stakeholders within Ni's agri-food industry have called for greater government funding to address environmental challenges

9 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Letter about solar panels on agricultural land

"Leave productive land alone" - David Moore, Glencash Regenerative Dairy Farm

9 October 2024
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SommiT conference 'raising the bar' for Irish hospitality

At a time when Irish hospitality businesses are under so much financial pressure, it's more important than ever to maintain our high standards of service, writes Janine Kennedy.

9 October 2024 NEWS