Food production
Large number of chicken products sold by Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Aldi recalled
Various affected batches sold by Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Aldi
Underfoot and overlooked: addressing our ‘broken relationship’ with soil
Dr Tancredi Caruso is associate professor in UCD’s School of Biology and Environmental Science and UCD’s Earth Institute
Three ways to reconnect Ireland’s political system to its people
The recent fuel protests highlighted a disconnect that doesn’t stop at Irish politics
Horticulture doyenne Sarah Raven has an enduring eye for beauty and brilliance
The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois
Irish wholesale electricity prices climb 19% in March, new CSO figures show
Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation
Fresh bread from the oven: childhood memories and the aroma of baking
I still have a strong emotional link with the rich, foamy smell of yeast
‘Many of our regular customers aren’t vegan at all; they simply enjoy the food’
We take a look inside small Irish businesses catering to a growing demand for vegan food products across the State
Gardening: How can I protect my plants without using insecticides?
I lost a lot of young seedlings in my allotment to wireworm damage last year, but I don’t want to use chemicals
Why we will never be self-sufficient when it comes to meeting demand for food
Basic income supports would encourage more vegetable growers
Farmers, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: Have traditional allies now become enemies?
The depth of antipathy and ‘hatred’ directed at Coalition parties in recent months has caught the Government by surprise
We’re only ever nine meals away from anarchy. That risk is no longer just theoretical
Ireland is sleepwalking into a food security crisis. We have just 74 field-scale vegetable growers left, down from around 600
Fuel protests reveal flawed relationship between farms, fertilisers and food
Farmers have warned of food shortages but Ireland imports most of what it eats
Life as an Irish chocolatier: ‘You do end up elbow-deep in chocolate’
Meet the country’s leading chocolate producers as they put together plans for the Easter eggs now on our shelves
How to tackle Ireland’s unhealthy food environment: Experts on changes they want to see
We asked five food experts to detail the key changes they would like to see to give us all easier access to healthy foods on a daily basis
Irish MasterChef finalist Mark O’Brien: ‘The biggest challenge is the feeling of exposure’
Dubliner Mark O’Brien was one of three chefs who made it to the final of the flagship BBC programme
How do Ireland’s fanciest Easter eggs measure up? The Irish Times eggspert investigates
Easter egg review: We asked Niamh Browne, our highest egg authority, to sample some premium Easter eggs from Irish chocolatiers
Richmond restaurant review: This super Sunday lunch is a steal, and vegetarians will love it
The menu at this convivial Dublin 2 spot is concise but excellent
‘They’re nearly giving them away’: The precarious business of Irish vegetable growing
Food supply model under scrutiny after one of Ireland’s largest carrot producers winds down
Precision fermentation helping to provide foods of the future
Research Lives: Federico Cerrone is assistant professor in Bioprocess Engineering at Dublin City University School of Biotechnology
Time to ‘take the snobbery out of venison’ and embrace it as a cheaper beef alternative?
Beef prices are high and there are too many wild deer in Ireland – greater consumption of venison could be about to make a lot of sense
Top Irish food and drink products for 2026 recognised by Irish Food Writers’ Guild
The Irish Food Writers’ Guild announced the recipients of its 33rd series of food awards
Belvedere College’s rooftop farm that supplies two Michelin-star restaurant Chapter One
The Dublin college’s urban farm now supplies crops to storied local restaurant Chapter One, also sharing its knowledge with other schools
Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’
Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024
Women farmers for climate: ‘We are passionate about soil health, animal care, biodiversity’
A recent event, Rooted in Strength: Women, Climate and Food Justice, celebrated women farmers
Ireland’s chippers fight to survive: ‘It isn’t just a job, it’s our life’
Social media, vegan menus and always being in the shop are helping the latest generation of chip shops to thrive
Mission improbable: Dubliner’s spyware innovation helps save California’s nut farmers
Prof Eamonn Keogh’s movie-inspired sensor can help identify major nut pest through its wing beats
How Kerrygold took over Britain’s most fashionable kitchens: ‘It’s what butter should be’
Beloved of influencers and inspiration for chic accessories, the humble Irish butter brand takes on cult status abroad
Chilling headlines about so-called ‘UPFs’ keep coming. What do Irish shoppers need to know?
It’s hard to avoid ultra-processed foods - and equally difficult to find clear conclusions on how we should approach them
Ultra-processed foods require tighter regulation like cigarettes, study suggests
UPFs, like cigarettes, are engineered to encourage addiction and consumption, researchers say
‘I Googled how to start a protein bar company’: Niall Harty on starting All Real Nutrition
Founder saw protein bar trend in the US and sought to get headstart in Ireland
Bord Bia chair to address Agriculture Committee over Brazilian beef row
Simon Harris rejects Sinn Féin call to remove Larry Murrin, says ‘you’ve come for a head and you’re not getting one’
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