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<p>Ireland's fruit and vegetable sector employs about 7,000 people in full-time primary production. Picture: iStock/PA. </p>

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Fresh produce market valued at €1.65bn, but local growers in decline

Some 83% of the fruit and vegetables we consume are not Irish. In a special report, we investigate where our food comes from and why it matters.

<p>McCormack Family Farms is Ireland's largest producer of baby salad leaves and also produces herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers.</p>

companies

Profits at salad producer McCormack Farms falls to €1m

<p>Seanad debate hears it is bizarre to have people in rooms and facilities around the country while there is a shortage of workers.</p>

farming

'New Irish' who want to work could help horticulture sector

Garden trends 2023: Seaweed compost, bean manure, and xeriscaping

outdoors

Garden trends 2023: Seaweed compost, bean manure, and xeriscaping

What's in a name? More than you might think

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What's in a name? More than you might think

Council drafts plan to tackle noxious weed infestation in Cork a year after issue raised

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Council drafts plan to tackle noxious weed infestation in Cork a year after issue raised

Andrew Doyle: Horticulture worth €400m

Andrew Doyle: Horticulture worth €400m

Horticulture contributed a farm gate value of €400m in 2015, making it the third most valuable agricultural commodity after beef and dairy, said Agriculture Minister of State, Andrew Doyle.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Re-purposed tools are a help to small farms

Re-purposed tools are a help to small farms

Among consumers, there is increased interest in local food from mixed farms with plenty of horticulture.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Back to school for gardeners, foragers and food growers

Back to school for gardeners, foragers and food growers

Kitty Scully lists some extra curricular activities for the growing enthusiast now that the year is winding down.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2015

Teagasc College launches six horticulture starter courses

Teagasc College launches six horticulture starter courses

The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, has launched a series of new part-time/work-based courses for the horticulture sector.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2015

Oliver Moore: Tillage barriers may be in the head

Oliver Moore: Tillage barriers may be in the head

With the Organic Farming Scheme 2015 opened until May 29, and with a payments increase of up to 60%, interest in the sector is higher than it has been in some years.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

Oliver Moore: Tillage barriers may be in the head

With the Organic Farming Scheme 2015 opened until May 29, and with a payments increase of up to 60%, interest in the sector is higher than it has been in some years.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015