Archive
Organic farming – is 2008 the year to make the change? - December 2007
The number of local farms converting to organic production continues to increase ...
The number of local farms converting to organic production continues to increase ...
Cleaning crop cuts the mustard - September 2007
For organic vegetable growers, weed control is a major issue. Roy Lyttle has been growing organic vegetables near Newtownards for 5 years.
For organic vegetable growers, weed control is a major issue. Roy Lyttle has been growing organic vegetables near Newtownards for 5 years.
Spray Application Workshop - June 2007
The North Down, Coleraine and Banbridge Cereal Challenge groups recently attended a workshop delivered by Professor Paul Miller of The Arable Group (TAG) ...
The North Down, Coleraine and Banbridge Cereal Challenge groups recently attended a workshop delivered by Professor Paul Miller of The Arable Group (TAG) ...
Getting it right with potato blight control - May 2007
There has been good progress with planting in the fine weather over the past four weeks ...
There has been good progress with planting in the fine weather over the past four weeks ...
Drilling for oil at Loughry Campus - May 2007
Renewable crops have been planted this spring at Loughry Campus ...
Renewable crops have been planted this spring at Loughry Campus ...
Success with sprouts - February 2007
Brussels sprouts are a mainstay of the traditional Christmas dinner, but new varieties are now available ...
Brussels sprouts are a mainstay of the traditional Christmas dinner, but new varieties are now available ...
Brassica growers prepare for new season - February 2007
Brassica growers were updated, at a recent meeting, on varieties and plant protection techniques ...
Brassica growers were updated, at a recent meeting, on varieties and plant protection techniques ...
Top Fruit Conference will focus on Quality Production
This has been a season of great activity for local Bramley’s Seedling growers. Following the resurgence in demand for apples, due to increased cider sales and a renewed consumer interest in fruit as a healthy food option, growers have good reason to re-focus their attention on planning for the future.
This has been a season of great activity for local Bramley’s Seedling growers. Following the resurgence in demand for apples, due to increased cider sales and a renewed consumer interest in fruit as a healthy food option, growers have good reason to re-focus their attention on planning for the future.