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Solar farms on best land "threaten food security, warns countrys biggest broccoli grower
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (306+ words) The Irish Independent The largest broccoli producer in the country has stated that Government strategy concerning targets for solar farms "is fatally flawed if our food security is threatened by placing solar farms on the best land in the country....
New Zealand dairy farmers pocket billions from huge capital payout
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (336+ words) The Irish Independent New Zealand dairy farmers are about to get a record multi-billion dollar, tax-free payout. They may need every cent of it. Around NZ$3. 9 billion ($2. 3 billion) will hit the bank accounts on Tuesday of those who supply Fonterra…...
Owner of popular Wexford food truck opens indoor venue " "I've wanted to do it for years
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (269+ words) The Irish Independent The owner of a popular food and drinks trailer in Wexford has shared his delight after opening an official caf" following the trucks success. What initially started as a coffee trailer on Pearse Street, Calis Coffee and…...
Clare bakery brings hot scones to fuel protest on M18 " "I have nothing but respect for farmers
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (105+ words) The Irish Independent Nathan brought out cakes and scones to protestors over the weekend PIC CREDIT: Snowflakes/Facebook A Clare bakery providing food to protestors on the motorway have said that farmers have been "devastated" by fuel prices for weeks....
How this Longford family turned their four-cow pedigree Limousin herd into sales of up to "30, 000
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) With a herd of four pedigree Limousin cows, the Davis brothers from Co Longford have proved that quality counts, securing sales of up to "30, 000 for cattle that are attracting buyers from abroad and winning rosettes at shows nationwide. Martin Davis…...
Whatever the world throws at West Cork Distillers, I know we'll bounce back'
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (283+ words) The Irish Independent Despite tough times for Irish spirits, director John O'Connell says they'll soon hit sales of "100m Securing deals with global superstars like Thin Lizzy, The Pogues and Graham Norton has all been part of John O'Connell's West Cork…...
Old Tipperary church to become restaurant as planning approved
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (435+ words) The former Fintan Kennedy Methodist church in Clonmel. A former Tipperary church will soon start serving food, under plans approved by the local authority, creating 20 full and part-time jobs. Camida Ltd applied to the local authority for planning permission to…...
An Irish Goodbye from" Hong Kong: "Rent is huge. You pay the same for a tiny apartment here as you would for a house in Ireland
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (104+ words) The Irish Independent Culinary content creator Simon Wilson lives in Hong Kong with his wife and two children Simon Wilson in Hong Kong "I left Ireland nearly 15 years ago. I used to work on Taste of Dublin, and I went…...
Mary Kenny: I'm drinking loads of coffee to boost my brain and stave off cognitive decline
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (355+ words) The Irish Independent With the beverage becoming increasingly popular, perhaps there's a better future in becoming a barista than a barrister Ever since I learned that drinking coffee could help lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's, I've been consuming…...
Restaurant review: "Simple things done well, with flashes of creative fancy, is the order of the day at this gastropub
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (410+ words) The Irish Independent This buzzy D4 spot keeps things interesting but knows what its customers want Whatever about Thursday being the new Friday, is Monday the new Saturday? Thats what it feels like when we arrive into The Old Spot for…...