There is an event on March 8th at Greenmount Campuswhich would be beneficial for organic farmers. This event is not solely for organic farmers and is relevant to all farmers. The event will cost £20(plus vat) for producer members and £35(plus vat) for non-members. This is really to help us cover some of the cost [...]
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Teagasc Courses for the Organic Farming Scheme 2012
While we are still waiting for the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine to open the Organic Farming Scheme for 2012 it is advisable for anyone who is interested in joining the scheme to undertake the 25 hour Fetac course as it is part of the mandatory requirements to join the scheme. Details for [...]
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BASF abandon their EU research on GM Crops
BASF the German multinational is withdrawing its European research on GM crop production citing “red tape in the EU” as the main reason for doing so. It is relocating its development to the US where consumer and legislative opposition is not so strong. This decision is a major set back for the advocates of GM [...]
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ICSA Sheep Conference
The ICSA are hosting a sheep conference in the Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Carlow on Monday 13th, February from 1-5pm entitled Sheep – Can we keep the momentum going? This will be an informative session for farmers regarding 2012. A host of speakers will there be there on the day including Bord Bia, Craft Butchers [...]