Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers....
Retailers
Agri-Business
Tesco: 'Strong volume growth' in Ireland driven by fresh food
Tesco has said that the performance of fresh food has driven “strong volume growth” in the Republic of Ireland with...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Watch: Growers' produce redistributed at FoodCloud Galway hub
The amount of farm-level food waste redistributed by FoodCloud at its hubs in Cork, Dublin and Galway as part of...
Agri-Business
Brussels sprouts: The divisive Christmas table staple
Today (December 23) is set to be the single busiest day of the year in Irish supermarkets as shoppers stock...
Rural Life
'Back-to-school' spending boosts September grocery sales
Take-home grocery sales have increased by 5.4% in the four weeks to September 1, 2024, as Irish households prepared for...
Agri Politics
ICSA calls for additional powers for Agri-Food Regulator
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator...
Agri-Business
Food regulator seeks further powers as some retailers 'not engaging'
A letter from the Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
Kantar: Additional €59 million spent on own range products year-on-year
Consumers seem to be turning to own range products, with an additional €59.2 million spent on these lines in the...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Kantar: Grocery inflation at lowest level since March 2022
Grocery inflation remains at its lowest level since early 2022, despite a slight increase in the latest data published today...
Dairy
Retailers urged to 'restore' the price of fresh milk on shelves by 10c/L
Retailers have been “engaged in unjustified price cutting” of fresh milk on their shelves and should restore the price by...
Agri-Business
Kantar: Grocery price inflation down over 13% in a year
Grocery price inflation stood at 2.6% in the 12 weeks to May 12, 2024, down 13.3% compared to the same...
Agri Politics
Gorman calls for ban on below-cost buying and selling of food
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling...
Agri-Business
Tesco reports 'strong performance' in UK and Ireland
Retailer Tesco has reported a strong performance for its latest financial year in both the UK and the Republic of...
Agri-Business
Retailers urged to offer 'weather payment' to fruit and veg growers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president has called on all players in the food chain, particularly large retailers, to support...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Kelleher calls on retailers to support farmers during wet weather
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has called on grocery retailers and co-ops to support farmers suffering due to poor weather...
Agri-Business
Fillet steaks among the latest Aldi price cuts
Fillet steaks, legs of lamb and round roasts are among the latest price cuts announced today (Monday, February 19) by...
Agri-Business
Lidl sourced €1.1bn of food and drink in Ireland in 2023
Retailer Lidl Ireland has today (Thursday, February 15) announced that it sourced a record €1.1 billion worth of goods from...
Agri-Business
'Veganuary' popularity decreased this year - Kantar
The popularity of ‘Veganuary’ decreased this year, with shoppers spending €200,000 less compared to last year, according to new data...