The Department of Agriculture and Teagasc, the think-tank-brains trust of Irish food production, have been producing their own five-year food production strategies since 2015. The current Food Vision 2030: A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems, mentions food security 11 times. However, it never defines ‘food security’ or seriously addresses it in an Irish context. Any brief mention of Irish food security concludes that we have such vast numbers of cattle as to be able to feed ourselves near enough forever. TABLE TALKNow in its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are open for entries and calling on Irish producers from across the island to submit food and drinks products for consideration in what are often dubbed the Irish Food Oscars.

Source: Irish Examiner April 04, 2026 16:00 UTC