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Klaus Laitenberger will visit Connacht Gold DIY and Garden Centre on April 16 between 2pm and 4pm to discuss organic vegetable production with all those interested in this growing field. Mr Laitenberger has spent many years learning the craft of vegetable growing, experimenting with different plants and techniques, and passing on his knowledge to countless students of all ages. The last 10 years have been spent in Ireland, so he has managed the vagaries of boggy soils, high rainfall, the most common pests and diseases, and has distilled what he has learnt into his discussions and lectures.

Composting is an easy way to reduce the bulk of rubbish in your landfill bin.

Drumeen Farm in Kilkenny has Ireland’s first organically grown rapeseed and hempseed oil to meet demands Irish alternative to imported olive oil.

County Galway organic farmers have won a national award for the quality of their produce.

The 2010 Portumna Forest Picnic will take place on Sunday September 12. The event, which is aimed at families, with the emphasis on locally produced food, was launched at the weekend. The event is being held to mark National Organic Week and is coordinated by the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association, the Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association, and Slowfood.

Kildare business woman Noelle O’Connor, owner of Elau Beauty Salon Chain, is having great success with her organic tanning product, Tan Organic. The product was launched in May 2010 and can now be found in Weirs Pharmacy, Market Square, Mullingar.

SIPTU trade union has hit out at the Galway City Council for its perceived failure to provide a safe working environment after an incident at Carrowbrowne compost site on the Headford Road this week where staff were subjected to harassment and threats.

Everybody is composting these days. In a society where getting rid of waste can be both a laborious and costly task, it makes ergonomic, environmental, and economical sense.

Farming has historically been the primary industry in this country. As a profession it is under considerable pressure because it is no longer a profitable enterprise for the majority of farmers. Low prices for produce and increased operating costs coupled with the small size of the individual farm units have reduced the commercial viability of the farming industry. In some ways EU regulation is a barrier to development of the industry, although overall, it is true that without the EU it would be in even further economic trouble.

Green fingered enthusiasts in need of space to grow fruit and vegetables can now do so in Galway Bay Allotments in Clarinbridge.