by Sarah | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog, Education
I have been studying and using Korean Natural Farming (KNF) since late 2019. I was introduced to it by a friend of mine the year previously; but instead of changing my complete approach to growing vegetables, I decided to study the methodology first and see, as much...
by Sarah | Jan 18, 2023 | Education
Living Green The OGI caught up with Living Green owner, Neil Crossan, to find out more about their certified organic compost products. Who are Living Green? Living Green are a small company based in Inishowen Co. Donegal with 5 employees that: breed worms commercially...
by Sarah | Aug 12, 2022 | Education
SETU Organic & Biological Agriculture courses By Course Leader John Geraghty A new MSc programme in Organic and Biological Agriculture has been developed by the Department of Land Science in the South East Technological University in Waterford. The MSc is a...
by Sarah | Jun 14, 2021 | Education
Can Organic Agricutlure Feed the World? by Noel Clinton Before any discussion on whether organic farming methods can feed a growing world population is undertaken it is important to first take a quick look at how the current global food system (GFS) is managing...
by Sarah | Feb 1, 2021 | Education
Horticultural Hindsight (or how to reinvent yourself after a long career) by Jason Horner (originally written for the Organic Grower (magazine of the Organic Growers Alliance, UK) in Winter 2020) Everyone has advice for growers who are just starting out, the...
by Sarah | Jan 31, 2021 | Education
Taking care of your back by Aitor Cullinan Lopsided When I was about 18, I started getting a niggle in the small of my back. At 20, I worked part time as a pizza chef, which involved a lot of core twisting, and being on your feet for 10 hours. A few months of...
