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Organic Matters is the quarterly magazine of the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association (IOFGA). Organic Matters is available throughout Ireland through Easons and WNS Distribution and from many wholefood shops and market stalls around the country. It is also available throughout the world by subscription.

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Winter 2011

Welcome to the Winter 2011 issue of Organic Matters.

Organic Matters - Winter 2011 edition

In our online features this season, Cáit Curran discusses turkey enterprise on a Co. Tipperary farm; Ciaráin Burke advises on beautiful winter gardens; Oliver Moore examines current supports for organic farming; and Billy Clifford explores potato varieties.

And, as always, there’s lots more in the print edition: Grace Maher visits Beechlawn organic farm; Kate O'Dwyer offers seasonal recipes; and Valerie O'Connor reports on sustainable farming in Cuba.

A Family Affair

The Crowe brothers run a variety of enterprises from their family farm near Dundrum in Co. Tipperary. John Paul Crowe talks turkey with Cáit Curran

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The Garden in Winter

Winter marks the end of one gardening season and the beginning of the next. Ciaran Burke advises on winter work in the garden and suggests some plants for winter splendour.

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Improving Supports For Organic Farmers

Oliver Moore outlines more efficient methods of support within the organic sector.

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Sexy Spuds

A bucket of Toluca potatoes

Billy Clifford gets adventurous with his potato varieties.

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In the Print Edition…

Beechlawn Organic Farm

Grace Maher visits east Galway growers concentrating on Winter crops.

Organic Matters Christmas Gift Guide

Ruth O'Connor [provides a guide to sustainable and stylish Christmas gifts for all pockets.

Polyscrubbing

Chas Griffin tackles a grower's nightmare - scouring polytunnel covers clean of algae.

Cuban Organic Revolution

Valerie O'Connor visits Cuba where necessity was the catalyst for sustainable food production.

The Taste of Christmas

Kate O'Dwyer combines tradition and extravagance for some of her favourite seasonal dishes.

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