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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>Most farmers are sick and tired of increasing levels of form-filling.</p>

farming

Government urged to ease the levels of bureaucracy and form-filling for farmers

<p>Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation CEO Patrick Murphy said: 'Fish is not being promoted properly in this country. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

news

'As an island nation, there is no excuse': Call for people to eat more fish

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

yourview

Letters to the Editor: Housing issues for the academic year

Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%

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Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%

Cows

comment-analysis

John Gibbons: Have you heard the one about the poor defenceless Irish cows?

Taoiseach visit to UK

Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, IDA, and Irish embassy to work from new shared hub in London

Tánaiste Micheál Martin is bringing plans to Cabinet for the 22nd 'Ireland House' to serve Irish interests in our nearest neighbour and our largest export market for food and drink

Tue, 30 May, 2023

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Here are some ideas on what to do in the room outside right now

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Salvia Microphylla / Baby Sage with Bi-colored Flower of White and Red

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Carlow for Rare and Special Plant Fair

Always held on the second Sunday in May, the 2023 event, in association with Bord Bia, takes place in Borris House gardens

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Vogue Williams reveals garden makeover at her Howth home

RTÉ’s Super Garden judges 'want to feel immersed in nature'

Ellen O'Regan talks to Monica Alvarez, longtime judge in the popular TV show, as the series begins and the budding gardeners dig in for the first episode

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Red Angus - Irish countryside

Earlier finishing a 'bad investment' if beef price can't cover costs

There is "no incentive" for farmers to finish cattle earlier given how stagnant beef prices have remained over the last number of months, a farm organisation has said.

Mon, 01 May, 2023

There is just no avoiding it — Irish farming must change in response to biodiversity crisis

There is just no avoiding it — Irish farming must change in response to biodiversity crisis

If Ireland is to reverse its plummetting level of biodiversity, the treadmill of intensive beef and dairy production cannot continue.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Synthetic Lawn Side Strip

Plastic grass: Low-maintenance fuss-free greenery — or a menace to the environment?

CAROLINE DELANEY examines the backlash against synthetic lawns, and asks environmental experts for their observations

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Lidl invested €1bn into Irish agri-food industry, report finds

Lidl invested €1bn into Irish agri-food industry, report finds

Many deals included significant exports such as Keohane’s seafood reaching the shores of Britain, Germany, Cyprus, Italy, and the US.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Cows on a sunny hill grazing grass

Cattle supply to Irish meat plants forecast to be down 2% next year

Bord Bia has forecast that cattle supply to Irish meat plants will be down by 2% next year.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Bowls of oatmeal sitting on white detailed tablecloth

Irish Examiner view: Dining out has bounced back. Now it's time for a second breakfast...

Ireland's dining out boom — and breakfast as a social occasion — ought to be followed by having smaller meals more often

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Sustainability 'to the fore' for food industry with desire to cut costs the driver

Sustainability 'to the fore' for food industry with desire to cut costs the driver

56% of those surveyed said that food being locally sourced or produced is a priority for them when eating out.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

‘Thursday is the new Friday’ for dining out, with breakfast back on the menu

‘Thursday is the new Friday’ for dining out, with breakfast back on the menu

This is according to the latest findings of Bord Bia’s 2022 Irish Foodservice Market Insights Report, which shows Ireland’s 'out of home' industry experienced significant growth of 61% in value to reach over €8.2bn this year

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

John Whelan: More support needed for businesses as recession threatens our trading partners

John Whelan: More support needed for businesses as recession threatens our trading partners

As the economy for the past few years has been buoyed up by export growth, without more targeted support for the sector, a hard landing for the economy may be difficult to avoid

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Meat processing sector 'concerned' about impact of EU policies on food security

Meat processing sector 'concerned' about impact of EU policies on food security

The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union annual conference and AGM kicked off in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Organic Fruits and vegetables on a supermarket

Food companies need open communication with consumers

We talk to Bord Bia about how they are advising Irish food, drink and horticulture companies in Ireland to understand and connect with consumers in challenging times.  Interview by Ed Burke

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Irish organic producers and growers honoured at awards

Irish organic producers and growers honoured at awards

There were over 120 applications to the awards this year.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Bord Bia announces €1m in beef promotions across UK and EU markets

Bord Bia announces €1m in beef promotions across UK and EU markets

Bord Bia made the decision to enhance its regular autumn promotions in Europe to coincide with the peak in cattle slaughter in Ireland.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Harvesting potatoes

Potato growers showing resilience - 'but there is only so much they can take'

Unfortunately, the number of Irish potato growers has been in decline.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Consumers encouraged to support locally grown this National Potato Day

Consumers encouraged to support locally grown this National Potato Day

"The more consumers become aware of the origin of the potatoes used to make their chips, the greater the market opportunity for Irish potato growers."

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Farmers urged to join Biodiversity Blitz

Farmers urged to join Biodiversity Blitz

Farmers and others have been invited to engage with a Biodiversity Blitz that aims to set out a vision for nature in the years ahead.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Former Bord Bia boss to take up Alltech role

Former Bord Bia boss to take up Alltech role

Former Bord Bia Chief Executive Tara McCarthy has been appointed Alltech's global vice president of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).

Fri, 23 Sep, 2022

Irish beef on the shelves of premium Japanese retail for the first time

Irish beef on the shelves of premium Japanese retail for the first time

Beef will be supplied by Co Longford-based dry-aged beef specialists, John Stone.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

Eggs background. Closeup view of eggs in carton box on wooden table.

The survival of the egg industry in Ireland at risk

A recent Irish Farmers Association survey revealed that 80% of producers indicated they would not recommend future generations to continue in egg production

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Danger man

Kieran Coughlan: Why it's time to boot rural red tape into relegation

Mariann Fischer Boel, speaking in 2008, said that simplifying the CAP and reducing the burden of red tape was one of his main priorities.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Cows being fed fodder housed in winter, Roscommon, Ireland.

Winter finishing needs 'strong price commitments' from factories

Edmund Graham, beef chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association, has also urged farmers to demand more for beef cattle as supplies are scarce.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

A group of sheep and lambs standing in a field on sunny day

Full access for sheepmeat exports to US

Irish sheepmeat plants can now formally apply for approval to export to the US.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Fava Beans Growing in an Organic Vegetable Garden

Farm View: Irish plant-based sector presents opportunity for growers

Bord Bia researchers found that there are an estimated 16% of 'flexitarians' in Ireland and the UK

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

young butcher in the meat room

Bord Bia to launch new processor standard

The Food Processor Standard will be mandatory from November 15, 2022, but processors can opt to be audited against the new standard from May 15

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

Close-up on a farmer working at a farm and walking around the fields checking the grass

Bord Bia makes updates to Farm Sustainability survey

The sustainability survey questions cover a range of topics from animal grazing to energy and water use, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Summer show organisers rearing to go for post-Covid comeback

Summer show organisers rearing to go for post-Covid comeback

The Ploughing, Bloom and the Cork Summer Show are among a host of events gearing up for life after the pandemic

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Full impact of Brexit yet to be felt by Irish exporters

Full impact of Brexit yet to be felt by Irish exporters

Irish food and drink exports reach a record €13.5bn in 2021

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Meat industry,meats hanging in the cold store. Cattles cut and hanged on hook in a slaughterhouse. Halal cutting.

Latest government figures show stronger final quarter for 2021 Irish food exports

Minister McConalogue said there has been a gradual shift away from reliance on the UK market for the four main meat species and dairy produce

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

Butcher cutting meat on the Food Processing Plant

Concerns about ongoing delaying in pig processing market

It may be necessary to make use of work permits for applicants from labour markets outside the European Economic Area

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: eggs tick all the boxes for eating well

Derval O'Rourke: eggs tick all the boxes for eating well

Poached Eggs with Home Fries are just so tasty and filling

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

In full Bloom: How gardening soothes both body and soul

In full Bloom: How gardening soothes both body and soul

As the Bloom festival gets into full flow — albeit virtually — Gary Graham, Bord Bia Bloom show manager, shares his thoughts on the physical and mental health benefits of gardening

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

Virtual festivities for second year running — but all still Blooming lovely

Virtual festivities for second year running — but all still Blooming lovely

While people can’t obviously come together physically to celebrate Ireland's five-day flower, food and family festival, they can take part via a series of virtual initiatives and events

Sun, 30 May, 2021

Food for thought: Bord Bia seeks fresh talent to join the industry

Food for thought: Bord Bia seeks fresh talent to join the industry

Academy established to identify and develop executive talent for Ireland’s food and drink sector

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Thinking local in a global sense: Why buying Irish will save jobs

Thinking local in a global sense: Why buying Irish will save jobs

Agri-food sector shows resilience in spite of Covid and Brext

Sun, 25 Apr, 2021

Farmer with organic eggs

Cracking on: Eggs are not just for Easter

Some 650m eggs were sold In Ireland last year, reflecting their status as a healthy, easy-to-cook, inexpensive food source

Sat, 03 Apr, 2021

Green shoots: Gardens help to ease lockdown woes

Green shoots: Gardens help to ease lockdown woes

As the world battles Covid, gardens provide a refuge while also raising opportunities for businesses

Sun, 21 Mar, 2021

Thinking outside the box to promote Ireland overseas

Thinking outside the box to promote Ireland overseas

While the St Patrick's Day parades will not be held for the second year running, the task of marketing Ireland continues, mostly in a virtual format

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021

Giving farmers a bigger say in tackling biodiversity and climate change

Giving farmers a bigger say in tackling biodiversity and climate change

A national initiative highlights the positive role farmers can play in conserving nature on their land

Sun, 07 Mar, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Let’s review 1945 rivers legislation

Irish Examiner view: Let’s review 1945 rivers legislation

Deciding on what is an acceptable use of natural resources, especially land, is always political. Decisions are driven by deep cultural beliefs.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Photo essay: Brexit is no fisherman’s friend as industry navigates uncertain waters

Photo essay: Brexit is no fisherman’s friend as industry navigates uncertain waters

Freedom and fresh air motivate Ireland's fishermen, but the twin impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 threaten their way of life. Neil Michael captures the mood

Sun, 07 Feb, 2021