Sisters Hannah and Rachel Dare, owners of Organico health food shop in Bantry, are out to disprove the perception that sustainable, organic food has to be an expensive luxury. They’ve sourced from over 40 brands to launch a new shopping category in their shop and online shop, Organico BASICS, which […]
There aren’t too many hotels at which you’d find the linens blowing in the breeze out-of-doors on a traditional clothesline. However when it comes to sustainable practices and energy saving methods, Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty has to be one of Ireland’s most environmentally-friendly hotels. Water is pumped from the […]
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 […]
At a time of heightened uncertainty, West Cork farmers are increasingly turning to their local credit union for farm finance. Long seen as a place to put some savings for a ‘rainy day’, credit unions are changing. They are diversifying their loan portfolios to include small business lending. The best […]
