Standing in the glasshouse in our garden it’s difficult to envisage the catastrophe in Ukraine. Just when we all thought the world might slip back into some kind of normality it has taken another turn and the poor people of Ukraine are being invaded. It’s impossible to imagine where this […]
Food & Drinks
There are three sides to Ancient Organics in Rosscarbery: permaculture, organic food and teachings. Founder Adam Afoullouss tells us more about the growing business and shares his thoughts on Ireland and food security. The core belief behind Ancient Organics is sustainability, where every resource is utilised with minimal waste and […]
With food security such a concern right now, a group of sustainably-minded people in Baltimore have taken matters into their own hands to build a food system that encourages growers, producers and farmers to sell their produce as locally as possible. Baltimore Community Market will launch at the Baltimore Community […]
Joy Larkcom, 86, won’t allow the physical limitations that come with age to keep her out of her beloved greenhouse. The inspiring gardener and writer, affectionally referred to as ‘The Queen of Vegetable Growing’ has garnered an enviable reputation over the years for her expertise in the vegetable patch. Joy […]
With the uncertain climate ahead for farmers and consumers, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue talks to Tommy Moyles about what is being done to meet these challenges You recently put together a national food and fodder security committee, what are the principal drivers of this and […]
