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Report: Women make up 35% of food manufacturing workforce in Ireland and UK

Agri-Business

3 hours ago

Report: Women make up 35% of food manufacturing workforce in Ireland and UK

In the UK and Ireland, women make up 35% of the workforce in food manufacturing and 33% in the meat sector, according to research.

Horticulture input costs rose by over 76% since 2020 - report

Agri-Business

7 hours ago

Horticulture input costs rose by over 76% since 2020 - report

Since 2020, horticulture input costs have risen on average by 76.2% across sub-sectors, according to a new report.

Watch: Heydon warns on fertiliser price pressures

Agri-Business

9 hours ago

Watch: Heydon warns on fertiliser price pressures

Fertiliser "availability and affordability" will be high on the agenda today at a high level EU meeting of government ministers today.

Major feasibility study on agri-tech in south-east

Agri-Business

11 hours ago

Major feasibility study on agri-tech in south-east

A major new feasibility study exploring the future of agri-tech development in Ireland’s south...

25 more DAFM staff needed for EU presidency

Agri-Business

12 hours ago

25 more DAFM staff needed for EU presidency

Minister Heydon's department has identified a requirement for 25 extra staff to facilitate Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency.

Agri-Business

13 hours ago

Report reveals threat to food industry due to 'uneven progress' on gender balance

Uneven progress on gender balance across organisations is "threatening to undermine" efforts to attract talent in the food industry.

Report reveals threat to food industry due to 'uneven progress' on gender balance

Agri-Business

1 day ago

DAFM asked to find savings of €26m for next year

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been asked to find savings of up to €26 million next year.

DAFM asked to find savings of €26m for next year

Agri-Business

1 day ago

'Local need' rural planning rules 'difficult to defend' - TD

Fine Gael TD William Aird has raised concerns about planning delays, rural housing restrictions and the operation of “local need” rules.

'Local need' rural planning rules 'difficult to defend' - TD

Beef

1 day ago

Meat Industry Ireland to be quizzed by ag committee on beef prices

Representatives of MII will attend a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food this week on beef prices.

Meat Industry Ireland to be quizzed by ag committee on beef prices

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Pre-tax profits up 19% at Limerick-based Sysco Foods

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of US food giant, Sysco Foods last year increased by 19% to €28.24 million.

Pre-tax profits up 19% at Limerick-based Sysco Foods

Agri-Business

1 day ago

New study highlights 'essential yet often unseen' role of vets

A new study of over 1,000 vets has outlined what is being called the "essential yet often unseen role" of veterinary care.

New study highlights 'essential yet often unseen' role of vets

Beef

2 days ago

Lower-carbon Irish beef range to hit Tesco shelves

Tesco has today (Monday, May 25) introduced range of lower carbon Irish beef products in its supermarkets.

Lower-carbon Irish beef range to hit Tesco shelves

Agri-Business

2 days ago

FAO: Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger 'severe' food price crisis

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned of a looming global food crisis due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.

FAO: Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger 'severe' food price crisis

Agri-Business

3 days ago

Future of organic farming to be discussed at Bord Bia Bloom

Bord Bia is planning to "shine a spotlight" on the Irish organic farming sector at the upcoming Bloom 2026.

Future of organic farming to be discussed at Bord Bia Bloom

Agri-Business

4 days ago

105 farms impacted by road scheme which includes Adare bypass

By Gordon Deegan Limerick County Council has paid out €36.03 million to landowners to date,...

105 farms impacted by road scheme which includes Adare bypass

Agri-Business

4 days ago

'No general public health concern' over Brazilian beef in Ireland - minister

There is “no general public health concern” over the sale or consumption of Brazilian beef in Ireland according to the Minister for Health.

'No general public health concern' over Brazilian beef in Ireland - minister

Agri-Business

4 days ago

Producer prices for food products increase in year to April - CSO

Producer prices for food products increased by 1% in the 12 months to April 2026, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Producer prices for food products increase in year to April - CSO

Agri-Business

4 days ago

EU suspends customs duties on selected fertilisers for one year

The Council of the EU today (Friday, May 22) confirmed it will suspend customs tariffs on key nitrogen-based fertilisers for one year.

EU suspends customs duties on selected fertilisers for one year

Agri-Business

5 days ago

SETU research team wins European food innovation award

A team at SETU has won a major European accolade - the 2025 Best Market Discovery Prize in the ‘Fair and Resilient Food System Mission’.

SETU research team wins European food innovation award

Podcast

5 days ago

The Farming Week: Fertiliser plan, Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrand and derogation applications fall

The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...

The Farming Week: Fertiliser plan, Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrand and derogation applications fall

Agri-Business

5 days ago

Farmers 'under pressure' to file RZLT returns as deadline nears

Farmers should be aware that Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) returns must be filed with Revenue on or before this Saturday.

Farmers 'under pressure' to file RZLT returns as deadline nears

Agri-Business

5 days ago

Irish govt backs proposed EU CBAM off switch during market shocks

The Irish Government has indicated its support for a mechanism that allows for the suspension of the EU CBAM as fertiliser prices rise.

Irish govt backs proposed EU CBAM off switch during market shocks

Agri-Business

5 days ago

Revenues at Farmer Business Developments up 18.5% in 2025

Farmer Business Developments plc has reported revenues of €142.2 million in 2025, up 18.5% compared to the previous year (€119.9 million).

Revenues at Farmer Business Developments up 18.5% in 2025

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