Dublin’s Shane Halpin has been named the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, becoming the first winner from Dublin in the competition’s history.
Macra has expressed serious concern following reports that the cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland has risen by almost 4% over the past year, warning that continued cost inflation risks making the sector increasingly unattractive and unviable for young growers.
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