National Organic Week runs from 13-19th of September this year. A series of events will take place all around the country to promote organic food and farming. Cookery demonstrations, instore tastings, bbq’s of organic food are just a sample of the many events organised to highlight organic week. Both the IOFGA website and Bord Bia’s [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2010
OGI Organic Farm Walks
The Organic Growers of Ireland have organised a series of farm walks to take place on organic vegetable farms over the coming weeks. The talks are aimed at commerical organic horticulture producers however all are welcome to attend. All walks take place on a Tuesday and start at 7pm. Tuesday 20th of July - Deirdre [...]
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National Irish Food Awards
Blas na hEireann the Irish National Food Awards are inviting people to enter the annual awards. The winners will be announced at the Dingle Food and Wine Festival in 1-3rd of October. All produce will be blind tasted by the judges and overseen by UCC. To enter the awards simply log onto www.irishfoodawards.com and download [...]
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IOFGA welcomes Minister Cuffes commitment to a GM Free Label
IOFGA endorses the ministerial commitment to introducing a GM free label for Irish products. The majority of meat and dairy products produced in Ireland are exported primarily to Europe. Germany has introduced a GM free label which has been very successful and it is being closely followed by the introduction of GM Free labels in [...]