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Welcome to Organic Matters

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.

In the Current Issue

Autumn 2012

Welcome to the Autumn 2012 issue of Organic Matters.

In our online features this season, Judith Hoad speaks to Larry Masterson who shares his dream of turning his land into a true social and community asset; Gerry Galvin offers organic recipes for the ubiquitous onion; Ciaran Burke discusses late Summer and Autumn blooms; and Grace Maher on the affect of the poor Summer on cereal production

And, as always, there’s lots more in the print edition: Dan Clavin reports on this year's organic farm walks; Oliver Moore discusses the recent controversy of GM trials in Ireland; Billy Clifford advises on the best methods for growing courgettes; and Ruth O‘ Connor looks at the latest in urban green living.

Keeping the Show on the Road

Late summer and autumn borders can provide some of the best colour in the garden, says Ciaran Burke.

Cereal challenges

Grace Maher meets a cereal farmer in the not so sunny south east where weather is proving an obstacle in 2012.

In the Print Edition…

Urban Eco Diary

Ruth O‘ Connor reports from the capital on all the latest in green living.

Harvesting the Crop

Jim Ryan advises on taking off the honey crop and Autumn work for beekeepers.

Maintaining Our Seed Heritage

Geraldine Tobin outlines some of the valuable work carried out by the Irish Seed Savers Association.

Organic Farm Walks 2012

Organic demonstration walks showcase organic opportunities and challenges to a growing audience, says Dan Clavin, Teagasc Rural Economy and Development Programme.

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