
Farming
Would you pay 6c more for a carrot to ensure Irish growers remain viable?
Irish carrot growers are warning that the economics of producing Ireland’s favourite vegetable are becoming increasingly unsustainable. This is due to production costs rising by approximately 100% since 2020 while retail carrot prices have increased by just 40% over the same period. Faced with rising production costs, unsustainable market returns and increasing climate-related challenges, including […] The post Would you pay 6c more for a carrot to ensure Irish growers remain...