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- 13 August 2012
Dutch Agri- and Horticulture Benefitted from the Extension of the EU
Since 10 Central and Eastern European countries joined to European Union in 2004, the Dutch trade in the agrarian products with these countries has quadrupled. The value of the export to Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus and Malta was still around 1 billion Euro in 2003. This has increased to 4 billion in 2011. At the same time the Dutch import from these new members grew from 500 million to 2 billion Euro.
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- 13 August 2012
CSO publishes Environmental Indicators Report 2012
The CSO has published an Environmental Indicators Report 2012. Forestry Statistics are included in Domain 4 Land Use under the following headings: 4.1 Ireland: Land use categories 1990-2009; 4.2 Ireland: Forest cover 1980-2010; 4.3 EU: Forest cover 2010; 4.4 Ireland: Planting period in public forestry 1920-2010; 4.5 Ireland: Public forest 2004-2010.
Read more: CSO publishes Environmental Indicators Report 2012
- 09 August 2012
Employers to Fund Sick Pay?
There continues to be a row over whether or not employers should pay for the rst four weeks of the employee’s sick leave. Social Protection Minister Joan Burton, who is under pressure from both the Department of Public Expenditure and the Troika to cut the €1 billion annual sick leave bill, rst muted this proposal in advance of the December 2011 budget, with strong opposition from employers, including the Irish Hardware & Building Materials Association.
- 07 August 2012
National Organic Week to run September 10th - 16th
National Organic Week has been held annually since 2005. It is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and co-ordinated by Bord Bia on behalf of Organic Focus. National Organic Week 2012 aims to continue to raise consumer awareness of the benefits of organic produce and increase the frequency of consumption of locally produced organic food.
Read more: National Organic Week to run September 10th - 16th
- 07 August 2012
Netherlands: Parking, Accommodation, Processing, Cultivating and Water Storage on One Surface
The Polish are very popular amongst the market gardeners, because of their positive attitude towards work. Clearly, all these people need a roof above their heads. The housing for 2000 agricultural workers in the Westland has a couple of planning hurdles to take, since housing is not just a simple matter in the horticultural area.
- 06 August 2012
Entry Deadline for National Organic Awards 2012
Now in their 6th year, the National organic Awards are recognised as an important feature of the organic food and drink industry. The awards are a celebration of the achievements of Irish organic food and drink growers and manufacturers. All entries will be judged by a panel of experts.
- 06 August 2012
Teagasc Forest and Energy Section Tullamore Show 2012
It’s ‘all systems go’ for the Tullamore Show on Sunday 12 August where the Forestry and Energy Section will be one of the major attractions. It will showcase all facets of Ireland’s rapidly developing farm forestry and renewable energy sectors. With hi-tech machines, and an array of indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Forestry and Energy section is not to be missed in Tullamore.
Read more: Teagasc Forest and Energy Section Tullamore Show 2012
- 03 August 2012
Protest Over GM Potatoes Grows
Ireland's environmental protection agency has approved the first trial of a genetically modified potato crop. Scientists say the plants have been designed to improve resistance to blight. They argue that the type of genetic modification used is akin to conventional breeding.
- 02 August 2012
Dutch Company Growing Strawberries in Iceland
A Dutch plant company has started growing strawberries in a greenhouse in Reykholt, west Iceland. The plan is to grow strawberries year-round. According to the manager of Jarðaberjalands (Strawberryland), Astrid Frederike Kooji, the first berries are expected to be ready for harvesting after two weeks, visir.is reports.
- 02 August 2012
Bord na Móna Welcomes Global Recognition of its Success in the Battle Against Climate Change
Bord na Mona has welcome a report outlining the massive strides the companyhas made in reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting inDublin, CEO Gabriel D’Arcy said “We are delighted by the findings here that show restoring peatlands can provide an important sink for carbon dioxide, a significant culprit in driving climate change.
- 31 July 2012
IFA Calls on Consumers to Support Irish-Produced Strawberries
The Chairman of IFA’s Soft Fruit Committee Jimmy Kearns has called on consumers and household shoppers to support strawberries produced on Irish farms which are now in full supply and are available through a wide range of outlets, from small fruit and vegetable shops, to roadside stalls and large retail multiples.
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- 09 August 2012
Top Tips for Managing Sick Absence
The management of sick absence is complex and dependent upon a mix of approaches to support those who are sick and to deter the minority whose absence is non-health related. In this article, Helena Broderick, outlines their top tips for managing sick leave.
- 08 August 2012
Decision to Uphold Payments to Organic Farmers Welcomed by IOFGA
IOFGA welcomes the decision announced by the department recently to uphold payments to organic farmers. Earlier this year it emerged that the department decided to withdraw payments to organic farmers who were in the AEOS and the Organic Farming Scheme for specific designated land areas.
Read more: Decision to Uphold Payments to Organic Farmers Welcomed by IOFGA
- 07 August 2012
New Website Launched as Part of Government Drive to Reduce Burden of Red Tape on Business
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has recently launched www.businessregulation.ie a new website aimed at reducing the burden of red tape on business by bringing together in one place clear information on regulations imposed by over 30 Government bodies and how to comply with them.
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- 07 August 2012
Bord na Móna Policy on Peat & Peatlands
Our corporate vision “A New Contract with Nature” contextualises Bord na Móna’s mission, objectives, strategy and values and sets out a clear sustainability path for the company. This means that all of our business activities will progressively become increasingly sustainable from an environmental and social point of view while continuing to yield perennial profits.
- 06 August 2012
Netherlands: FutaGrow Start Supplying
More and more is becoming known about cultivation without substratum. Based on research programs and placings at both testing stations and in practice more and more information is becoming available about the progressive manner of cultivation. Also at Demokwekerij Westland the FutaGrow project is starting to produce more fruit, both literally and figuratively.
- 06 August 2012
Dismay at the EPA Decision to Grant Licence to Grow GM Potatoes
The decision announced by the EPA to grant Teagasc a licence to grow GM potatoes in open fields in Carlow was received with dismay throughout the food community. “There is no demand for GM foods from consumers.
Read more: Dismay at the EPA Decision to Grant Licence to Grow GM Potatoes
- 02 August 2012
New €2m Programme to Entice Businesses to Develop Innovation Clusters
Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Richard Bruton, TD, has this morning launched a new €2m programme, with the aim of getting businesses that are serviced by enterprise development agencies in Ireland to collaborate to improve their competitive advantage and potentially create jobs down the line.
Read more: New €2m Programme to Entice Businesses to Develop Innovation Clusters
- 02 August 2012
UK Myths about 5 a Day
The UK Government must sort out widespread inaccuracies of 5 a day claims which abuse consumer trust, says the Fresh Produce Consortium. The legitimate 5 a day logo managed by the Department of Health is an essential tool to guide consumers towards making healthy food choices; however, there are too many examples of assertions made on highly processed and composite products which are not part of the authorised scheme.
- 31 July 2012
Permaculture Gathering 2012 this Weekend
The second annual All Ireland Permaculture Gathering will be held at Strokestown, County Roscommon over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 3-6 August. This year’s island-wide Permaculture Gathering will take place on an evolving Permaculture farm in the heart of Ireland this August 3rd – 6th.
- 30 July 2012
Botanic Gardens Dublin: Decorated Pumpkin Competition & Exhibition
Exhibition: Decorated Pumpkin Competition & Exhibition
Sunday 21st October - Sunday 4th November
This is the 4th year for this popular children's event, where all the entries will be on display over a two-week period.
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