September / October
2008 September / October
This special free issue of Organic Matters celebrates National Organic Week 2008, which takes place from the 15th to the 21st of September. So pick up your free copy now!
Organic Matters would like to thank the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for its support in producing this issue of the magazine.
In the Print edition…
An apple a day
Kitty Scully explores the many beneficial uses for apples.
So you want to be a gardener?
Billy Clifford sets out the basics for beginner gardeners and warns that you may become hooked.
Perfect pasta
A love of pasta put Ingrid Basler on the road to setting up Noodle House. She tells her story to Siobhán Morris.
The living classroom
Michael Maloney tells us how Bord Bia hope to change the behaviour of primary school children towards fruit and vegetables.
Keeping it natural
Ruth O'Connor speaks to Pangea Organics founder, Joshua Onysko, about the ethos of his fast growing company.
A zest for spice
Spice addict Nafisa Brennan encourages us to add a little excitement to our cooking.
Becoming a co-producer
Jim McNamara examines some of the barriers to becoming a food producer and suggests ways that consumers can help.
Giving nature a helping hand
Greater biodiversity is one of the benefits of farming organically, Fintan Rice explains to Oliver Moore.
On the pig's back
Being allowed to roam free in the woods gives Richard Moeran's organic saddlebacks their distinctive taste he tells Oliver Moore.
A growing awareness
Trevor Sargent outlines his vision for the development of the organic sector.
Where's the vision?
Chas Griffin bemoans the lack of leadership on our crisis-ridden planet and calls for individual commitment to avert global disaster.
Bury me green
Judith Hoad explains how departing from this life need not be an environmental disaster.
Gillian Westbrook has been appointed to the new position of
General Manager with IOFGA. Coming from a background in the regulatory area...
