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Research reveals one-third of Irish families grow fruit and veg at home
Niamh Murphy
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.
10 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.
5 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.
Minister McConalogue concludes World Food Programme visit to Africa
WFP South Sudan, under the leadership of country director, and Donegal native, Mary Ellen McGroarty, is supporting farmers to diversify their systems, says minister.
18 March 2024 News
Vegetable growers willing to 'throw in the towel'
An IFA horticulture meeting heard that retailer resistance to increasing prices and rising costs are pushing growers out of the sector.
13 March 2024 News
Aldi slashes veg prices
Fruit and vegetables as well as fresh turkeys have all been discounted by Aldi this week.
13 December 2023 News
My Farming Week: Paudie Hanafin, The Spa, Tralee, Co Kerry
Paudie and Mary grow a variety of vegetables; the conditions for harvesting in Kerry these past few weeks have been very challenging for them.
6 December 2023 News
IFJ Junior: Supporting Irish vegetable growers and producers
It is very important that we support Irish growers and producers by buying Irish and buying in season.
2 December 2023 Climate and environment
Ireland's vegetable sector is a basket case
If steps aren't taken to protect vegetable growers, the sector is vulnerable to the vagaries of weather and yields.
1 November 2023 Dealer
Retailers need to understand risks growers take - Teagasc
Teagasc director Frank O'Mara said that retailers should work with growers to accommodate the "vagaries of climate".
25 October 2023 News
Fairness must be restored to Irish horticulture sector
"The action in the National Horticulture Strategy must be implemented; if not, empty supermarket shelves which we experienced at times this year will become the new norm" - IFA president.
25 October 2023 Community
Consumers changing what they eat
The narrative is that Irish farmers need to change from the traditional meat and milk production to alternatives, such as vegetable growing.
25 October 2023 Viewpoints