by Administrator | Nov 19, 2020 | Internship
Internship Programme 2020 An Intern’s Perspective A year ago, getting up at six in the morning during a pandemic to go harvest leeks in horizontal rain, probably wasn’t quite I had I mind. But here I am catching a smile on my face on the way to work. It’s...
by Administrator | Nov 18, 2020 | Education
Sales Models – A small market gardeners perspective The Savage Garden This year saw us change our sales model from market trading to online sales and deliveries due to the first Covid-19 lockdown. As our market was relatively new, small and unestablished,...
by Administrator | May 9, 2019 | Weeds, Pests & Diseases
How do I deal with carrot root fly? Carrot root fly is the main pest of members of the carrot family, in both conventional and organic growing. Damage caused by the carrot root fly There are no treatments for carrot root fly, only preventative measures will work....
by Administrator | Jun 20, 2013 | OGI News
The first OGI farm walk of 2013 took place on Eamonn and Geraldine McDonagh’s farm near Kilmaine, Co. Mayo on 17th June. The McDonaghs run a 30 acre mixed farm carrying a wide range of enterprises and the family is practically self-sufficient in food. They produce...
by Administrator | Feb 28, 2013 | OGI News
Ireland could become one of the most productive regions in Europe for fruit and vegetables if climate change models turn out to be accurate, according to experts speaking at the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) Annual Conference in Birr, Co. Offaly on 20th February,...
