Irish apples have been grown commercially for over a century and are considered a lucrative crop in suitable areas. Decline of apple production commenced when we joined the EU in 1973 as tariffs were lifted from imported apples. Hectarage and growers have since reduced and presently there are in the region of 40 specialised growers producing 600 Ha. of apples.
Suitable areas stretch all along the east coast from Louth, down to west Waterford and inland to Kilkenny and Tipperary.

Decline of apple production commenced when we joined the EU in 1973 as tariffs were lifted from imported apples.

Hectarage and growers have since reduced and presently there are in the region of 40 specialised growers producing 600 Ha. of apples.

Suitable areas stretch all along the east coast from Louth, down to west Waterford and inland to Kilkenny and Tipperary.

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