‘There will be no more Irish vegetables if this goes on’ as grower winds down business

'Don’t be sorry for us. Be relieved for us'

Cahal Lenehan who farms at Garlow Cross, Navan Co Meath in one of his fields of brussels sprouts. Picture: Moya Nolan

One of Ireland’s top vegetable growers said they are leaving the industry after three generations due to the falling price of food and the rising cost of inputs.

Cahal Lenehan sent an email to his seed supplier last week informing them that he will not be purchasing any seeds this season, because he, along with his business partner and brother, Rory, have made the decision to stop growing.