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Focus must shift away from low food prices - Dyson
James Hanly
A farmers’ outlook panel was held at the World Agri-tech Innovation Summit in London, where the key challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture sector were discussed.
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.
11 September 2024 News
Watch: vegan trends not denting Tesco’s meat sales
Tesco's commercial director in Ireland has said that the supermarket chain is not seeing plant-based products decreasing the volume of meat it moves from shelves.
Gardening with Kitty: July in the kitchen garden
It’s summertime and the living is easy but there are still plenty of tasks that need attending to in the kitchen garden, writes Kitty Scully.
3 July 2024 Gardening
IFJ Junior: mini Masterchefs cookin’ up a storm
Summer is a great time to learn how to cook. Aileen Cox Blundell has two delicious recipes that you can practise in the kitchen
26 June 2024 News
IFJ Junior: you can grow your own salad at home
It is rewarding to grow some of your own salad at home, but there is some patience and a good bit of work involved, writes Siobhán Walsh.
26 June 2024 Crops
Health risk from ultra processed foods
Reports from Lancet Regional Health Europe and WHO both target ultra-processed food as unhealthy.
14 June 2024 News
Kerry farms on show on ITLUS trip
Two farms will be visited on this year’s summer field day, along with Munster Technological University.
21 May 2024 News
Getting the goods in the ground with Grimme
Growing over 300 acres of potatoes, Gary Abbott caught up with Co Meath-based Meade Farm, to find out more about its Grimme GB 215 two-row belt planter as well as the planting process.
1 May 2024 l2
Research reveals one-third of Irish families grow fruit and veg at home
New Irish research reveals one-third of Irish families are now growing fruit and veg at home, with over 80% of Irish children consuming fruit and veg every day.
18 April 2024 News
Grazing, slurry, planting and fodder all a struggle for farmers
It has been a tough autumn, winter and spring for all sectors in the industry. The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to farmers about the toll the last number of months have had on their farms.
10 April 2024 News
IFA calls on retailers to support growers
The Irish Farmers' Association is calling on retailers to put a 2024 weather supplementary payment on fruit and vegetables to support horticulturalists.
5 April 2024 News