Where do Irish onions come from? – The Irish Times
A combination of climate, cost and changing tastes means that the onions we consume in Ireland are increasingly…
Why doesn’t Ireland grow more veg? – The Irish Times
“Nobody wants to work,” Jenny McNally laughs when asked what might turn someone away from a career in…
Ireland needs an agriculture policy. Instead it has an agri-food industry – The Irish Times
Earlier this summer, Denmark, a country of similar population to Ireland, did the unthinkable: it formally scrapped its…
How Ireland’s land is used and why it has to change – The Irish Times
Marina Conway has what sounds like an enviable dilemma: a piece of land and freedom to use it…
Rise in number of farmers receiving the pension
Ireland’s ageing farming population has been laid bare in the latest Teagasc National Farm Survey. A drop in…
Wicklow man first non-New Zealander to claim coveted sheep-shearing title – The Irish Times
A Co Wicklow man has been crowned New Zealand’s top junior sheep shearer, the first non-national to take…
Was Varadkar wrong about rural Ireland? – The Irish Times
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has raised hackles among farmers by claiming urban Ireland is paying “all the bills”…
Farmers push for suspension of carbon charges on fertiliser as prices soar due to Iran war – The Irish Times
The farming lobby is pushing the Government to seek the suspension of European Union carbon-related charges on fertiliser…
How to earn up to six figures by planting trees in Ireland – The Irish Times
Forget your stocks and shares; how about trying to do something positive for the environment, while earning some…
Men asked State body staff for ‘big brown envelope’ to settle trespass dispute, court told – The Irish Times
Teagasc workers were told that a “big brown envelope” would be needed to settle a trespass dispute on…
The drivers of obesity that also come with climate impacts – The Irish Times
Obesity is a topic that invites judgment, including self-judgment and, if you’re not careful, lots of body shaming…