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2010 Autumn

Welcome to the Autumn 2010 edition of Organic Matters. In our online features Oliver Moore talks to the Clancys about their successful organic business in Co. Offaly; Ciaran Burke offers advice on getting the most from the end of the season; and Joel Williams provides an in-depth guide to getting on-farm compost production right.

In the print edition Mary Lynch reports on this year’s farm walks and Kitty Scully extols the virtues of the humble beetroot; Billy Clifford gives some tips on harvesting and presentation of your crops; and Noreen Byrne of the Centre for Co-operative Studies, UCC, advocates co-operative methods to overcome the obstacles to growth in the organic sector.

Clanwood Class

Oliver Moore meets the Clancys from Co. Offaly who have diversified to achieve a successful farm enterprise.
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Extending Summer's Bounty

With a little planning and forethought, the herbaceous border can look its best in early autumn, says Ciaran Burke.
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On Farm Composting

Joel Williams outlines the principles of compost production to provide valuable nutrients for soil life and crops and improve soil structure.
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In the Print Edition…

Farm Walk 2010

Mary Lynch recommends attending farm walks to keep in touch with the latest organic developments.

Pick of the Crop

Correct harvesting and good presentation are the key to good retail sales says Billy Clifford.

The Sweet Taste of Success

Pat Fitzgerald has successfully grown sweet potato in trials and predicts that it will become a commercial crop in Ireland.

Growing the Organic Sector Co-operatively

Noreen Byrne examines some of the barriers to development of organic farming and advocates co-operative methods to overcome obstacles.

Bountiful Beetroot

The humble beet is one of the most versatile and nutritious of our vegetables, says Kitty Scully.

Brambles

The Griffin household develops a bramble clearing strategy that nearly sets Wales alight.

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