Joe Griffin

Share this article Approximately 91% of food businesses reported an increase in the cost of doing business during 2025, with 85% expecting further increases in 2026, according to a new report.

“As most farmland in Ireland is in private ownership, agri-environment schemes are the main way in which farmers can be incentivised to undertake measures to benefit farmland birds.”

Share this article British police say that Brexit made law enforcement harder in both Ireland and the UK. And this issue is still not resolved.

British police say that Brexit made law enforcement harder in both Ireland and the UK. And this issue is still not resolved. That's according to the UK

Share this article A new European-funded project worth €1.5 million has been launched to support organic growers in the tillage and horticulture sectors.

Improvements in soiled water storage and collection structures were the most effective ways at avoiding compliance risks

Agriculture has longer working hours than any other sector in the EU, including mining and construction.

Share this article A farm theft can have a devastating impact on the victim's livelihood and even mental health, but many crime prevention steps can cost as little as €50.

A farmer received a non-compliance notice earlier this year on nitrates regulations relating to an inspection that took place in 2022.

Share this article The future supply of horticultural peat in Ireland will be under the spotlight at the Oireachtas agriculture committee this week.