Fruit

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

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Buy Irish produce, and buy often

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

NEWS 10 June 2026

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

NEWS 28 May 2026

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

RECIPES 27 May 2026

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Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

The cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose by 3.9% on average between January 2025 and January 2026, according to Teagasc’s Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers and horticulture operatives in demand

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers and horticulture operatives in demand

This week there are opportunities for dairy farm workers in Cork and Kerry as well as horticulture operatives in Wexford and Donegal.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

High input and labour costs coupled with uncertain weather mean that the fruit and vegetable sector is the most vulnerable in Irish farming.

DEALER 1 January 1970

Farming in the Holy Land is a daily struggle

Farming in the Holy Land is a daily struggle

Doha Musa is a farmer in the West Bank in Palestine. Her life is one that makes Mercosur, CAP reform and the nitrates directive seem trivial.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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