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 […]
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 […]