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Northern Ireland
Muir raises NI farm budget in London
Peter McCann
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he raised the issue with senior UK government minister Steve Reed.
11 September 2024 Climate and environment
A farming philosophy in north Cork
The philosophy underpinning Kilbrack Organic farm’s operation yields a remarkable array of quality produce and offers inspiration to younger generations of farmers and growers, writes Brendan Dunford.
7 September 2024 News
Agri jobs: dairy herdperson wanted for Kilkenny grassland farm
There are plenty of the employers looking for new farm managers in the dairy sector.
Blueberry farm with plenty of potential on the market
Established in the 1960s, the farm is now home to around 9,000 blueberry bushes and a packing shed. It has recently come on the market and is for sale by private treaty.
5 September 2024 Property
Straw harvest will be ‘disastrous’ for mushroom growers
Mushrooms are a strong performer in the Irish horticulture industry with annual output valued at €136m in 2023.
4 September 2024 News
Agri jobs: farm manager wanted at Carlow rehabilitation facility
A wide variety of sectors are looking for new recruits in Munster and the midlands.
31 August 2024 News
New seasonal work visa scheme aimed at easing agriculture labour shortage
Scheme will initially be for horticulture sector only, before being widened to other areas.
29 August 2024 News
Bord Bia seeks horticulture manager
Bord Bia is looking for someone to head up its horticulture team.
14 August 2024 Dealer
Opinion: potato growers are a special breed
A meeting of potato growers in Enniscorthy this week highlighted the many issues facing growers. As ever, price and weather were near the top of the list.
3 August 2024 Opinion
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Agri Careers: horticulture students bring home bronze from Estonia
For the first time, two Teagasc students competed in the international Horti Challenge 2024 in Estonia, finishing in third place, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 July 2024 Education
CAFRE outline plan for new farmer groups
A revamp of the Business Development Group format is planned for farmers in NI
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland