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- 30 July 2012
Ireland's Renewable Energy Use Needs To More Than Double - SEAI
Launching a proposed new guide to help local authorities expedite renewable energy developments, the Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Dr Brian Motherway said that if Ireland is to meet its binding targets to year 2020, cut €1 billion in annual fossil fuel imports, save over 8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and support 13,000 jobs in the process, we need to more than double our use of renewable energy over the next 8 years.
Read more: Ireland's Renewable Energy Use Needs To More Than Double - SEAI
- 27 July 2012
300 Staff at Fruit Firm Get 2pc Pay Rise after Tesco Deal
MORE than 300 warehouse workers are set for a 2pc pay rise after staff at Tesco won the same increase. The Labour Court has recommended that staff at Keelings Distribution accept the wage offer made by their employer to mirror a pay hike at their main customer, Tesco. It said the company should also make a special once-off payment of €350 to each worker, if they accepted the court's findings. In addition, the court recommended the introduction of an incentive scheme for staff which could further boost their earnings, similar to a scheme at Tesco.
Read more: 300 Staff at Fruit Firm Get 2pc Pay Rise after Tesco Deal
- 25 July 2012
Bord na Móna CEO Urges Politicians and Business to Drive Change Towards Green Economy
Read more: Bord na Móna CEO Urges Politicians and Business to Drive Change Towards Green Economy
- 25 July 2012
Northern Ireland s Population Tops 1.8million - Wilson
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed the publication of the first results from the 2011 Census.
Read more: Northern Ireland s Population Tops 1.8million - Wilson
- 24 July 2012
World Horticultural Expo Sells 1,174,623 Tickets
Exactly in the middle of the Floriade 2012 the organisation mentioned that 1,174,623 tickets have been sold already. Ad Berends mentioned on twitter that during the first half of the Floriade 609,512 visitors visited the House of Taste.
- 20 July 2012
Total Produce takes over Indigo Fruits
Irish company, Total produce officially took over French company Indigo Fruits on 28th of June. The French company which has offices in Vitrolles as well as Rungis will now go by the name of Total Produce Indigo.
- 18 July 2012
Seed Potato Export Figures from Britain to be Revealed at Potato Europe
The Potato Council will be announcing the export figures from the record-breaking 2011/2012 season at Potato Europe (Villers-Saint-Christophe, France, September 12-13).
Read more: Seed Potato Export Figures from Britain to be Revealed at Potato Europe
- 17 July 2012
Teagasc Researchers Feature in Prog 5 of the Science Squad
Teagasc Researchers feature in Programme 5 of The Science Squad – The World Before Us – Thursday July 12, RTÉ One at 8.30pm.
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- 17 July 2012
Dutch Export Agricultural Sector Growing, But Income Decreases Considerably
The export value of agricultural and horticultural products increased by 9% in 2011. The income in the agricultural sector decreased considerably. The number of agricultural companies decreased to slightly in excess of 70,000. The environment tax of the agricultural sector shows a different picture and a larger part of the income is spent on food.
Read more: Dutch Export Agricultural Sector Growing, But Income Decreases Considerably
- 13 July 2012
Shop 2012
Ireland's retail, food, drink & hospitality event
“I was very impressed with SHOP 2011. The stands had a great selection and I found a lot of information. I would have liked to spend more time at this event.”
Eric Moore, Director, Orchard Foreign Foods
- 13 July 2012
Teagasc/RDS Lecture Series 2012-2013
Teagasc in association with the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is hosting a series of lectures on the growing challenges of sustainably meeting the food security needs of the world. The six part series will explore key aspects of the complex challenge of producing sufficient food, ensuring access to that food whilst
- 26 July 2012
Dail Debate on National Horticultural Strategy to Drive the Potential of the Sector
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) Link to this
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. It might not be one that affects constituencies up and down the country, but it is one that was brought to my attention in the recent past by a number of nursery and garden centre owners, namely, the need for the establishment of a national horticultural strategy to drive the potential of the sector.Read more: Dail Debate on National Horticultural Strategy to Drive the Potential of the Sector
- 25 July 2012
Pollinators to Benefit in New RHS Guide
Bees and other pollinating insects will benefit from a new guide produced by the RHS. Following last year’s list of pollinator-friendly cultivated plants, the charity is launching a list of wildflowers useful as nectar or pollen sources for insects. Many of these native plants can be used in cultivated areas.
- 25 July 2012
UK Home Grown Fruit and Veg in Danger
Poor supply chain practices are devaluing the fruit and vegetable industry according to the findings of a recent study. The National Farmer's Union's (NFU) Catalyst for Change report says that tomatoes, cucumbers and spring onions were being threatened by the decline in Britain's self sufficiency in relation to certain crop types.
- 20 July 2012
European Citizens Must Stand Up for Diversity on our Plates!
Yesterday, the European Court of Justice published its judgement concerning the use of rare variety seeds and declared that the EU’s seed marketing laws are valid and appropriate.
Read more: European Citizens Must Stand Up for Diversity on our Plates!
- 19 July 2012
Production Levels of Nursery Stock in the Netherlands
Facts & Figures, Production of nursery stock in the Netherlands in ha.
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- 18 July 2012
Bord Bia Announces Sustainability Development Programme
Bord Bia announced plans for a comprehensive national sustainability development programme to more than 120 food and drink industry leaders today during its Pathways for Growth Food and Drink Leadership Summit, taking place in UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business. Bord Bia believes the programme, entitled 'Origin Green', will help Ireland become a world leader in sustainably produced food and drink.
Read more: Bord Bia Announces Sustainability Development Programme
- 17 July 2012
Bord Bia Information on Market for Horticultural Products
The key outlet for fresh produce is the retail market and in particular through the major multiples outlets.
The retail market in Ireland is the most important market for sales of fresh produce. The retail market for fresh produce was valued at €1.203 billion in 2007 which was a 5.4% growth compared with 2006. This market is made up of sales of fruit (45.4%), salad vegetables (14.2%), vegetables (23.6%) and potatoes (16.7%).
Read more: Bord Bia Information on Market for Horticultural Products
- 13 July 2012
EU Organic Logo Fully Up and Running
From the 1st July 2012, the EU organic logo will be obligatory on all pre-packaged organic food products produced in EU Member States which meet the necessary standards. The logo will stay optional for non-packed and imported organic products. Other private, regional or national logos will continue to be allowed to appear alongside the EU label.
- 13 July 2012
Scientists Discover Farmers’ Secret Stress Buster
Recent research by scientists at University College Cork in Ireland has recently confirmed what a select group of arable farmers and vegetable growers have long since known: That a certain seaweed extract can help plants withstand stress caused by warm weather.
Read more: Scientists Discover Farmers’ Secret Stress Buster
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