Ireland's Food Crisis Looms | Belfast News

Ireland’s food security is in crisis, with 83% of our fruits and veggies imported—making us dangerously vulnerable to global climate shocks. Once home to over 600 vegetable growers, we now have fewer than 70, crushed by low prices, retail pressure, and labor shortages. The Climate Change Advisory Council is demanding urgent action: boost local horticulture, slash agricultural emissions (currently lagging at just 4.7% vs. a 10% target), and support farmers adapting to extreme weather. Forestry goals are also off track, and the council warns that droughts and floods won’t be one-offs—they’re here to stay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efcf6e44e082296c