IOFGA welcomes the clarification from the FSAI and DAFM concerning the labelling of organic eggs. Until recently all organic egg producers falsely believed that they could not apply the marketing standard “free range” to label organic eggs. IOFGA queried the restriction as they believed it was misleading for consumers and a barrier to the expansion [...]
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Organic producers welcome new information about the effects of pesticides on bees
In the past couple of weeks three new studies have been released which collectively point the finger at a commonly used nerve agent pesticide for the collapse of bee colonies worldwide. Results from a study conducted by scientists in the Harvard School of Public Health and released in the US last week stated that Imidacloprid, [...]
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Teagasc application to trial GM potatoes
Teagasc submitted an application to the EPA for a licence to grow GM potatoes that have been engineered to be resistance to late blight. Full details of the Teagasc application can be downloaded below. The public have been asked to submit their opinions on the matter on or before March 27th. Submission must be made [...]
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Roscommon Lamb Festival
The Roscommon Lamb festival starts today May 2nd and there is a wide range of activies lined up for the next few days, from sheep shearing to cooking demonstrations, barbeques, guest speakers and Irish dancing. For more information and a full list of events see http://www.roscommonlambfestival.com/