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Deirdre De Burca Newsletter 2009 European Elections. « Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:51:53 +0000

Also in the leaflet is a picture of her with John Gormley, Trevor Sargent and Joe Corr. Each Green Party local election candidate is also pictured. Senator Deirdre De Burca has since resigned from the Green Party and the Senate. …... Continue reading »

Awards Ceremony a Great Success

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:09 +0000

We were delighted to have Trevor Sargent TD to present the awards and also guests from County Limerick VEC. Also thanks to Hazelwood College for the use of their facilities. Some of the students who received awards with Trevor Sargent …... Continue reading »

PRUNING BLACKCURRANT BUSHES WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM AN ORGANIC …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:05 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in General. Leave a Comment. This mild and still weather after the 'shock and awe' of the BIG FREEZE really makes me appreciate the occasional foray into the garden. I was recently at an organic gardening talk …... Continue reading »

Sargent to give €4m in grants – News, frontpage – Fingal …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:51 +0000

THE Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food contributed a total of €8 million to 220 horticulture producers in 2008 and 2009, supporting investment of some €20 million, Minister of State Trevor Sargent told the Dáil.... Continue reading »

PRIZE-WINNING PEAS! « Trevor's Kitchen Garden

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:58:56 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in Miscellaneous, Peas. Tagged: July, Rush and Lusk Horticultural Show. Leave a Comment. 13 July 2009. The Rush and Lusk Horticultural Show took place on Saturday (the 11th). I decided to enter some of my broad …... Continue reading »

FARMERS' MARKET GOOD OUTLET FOR SURPLUS HARVEST – SECOND WEEK IN …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:02 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in General. Tagged: Balbriggan Fish and Farmers Market, July. Leave a Comment. Image: C.Finn. When the only chance to cook is a Saturday or Sunday, the harvest from even a small garden can be more than enough at …... Continue reading »

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Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:31:37 +0000

Food and Horticulture Minister Trevor Sargent and United States Charge d'Affaires Robert J Faucher officially opened the Bloom garden which aims to encourage everyone to grow a portion of their own fruit and vegetable requirements. …... Continue reading »

Allotment growing vegetables | Greenme: Sustainable Living Blog

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:40:49 +0000

A new television series that will follow a group of rookie gardeners as they learn how to grow their own food on an allotment will be introduced by the Green Party’s Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent tomorrow. …... Continue reading »

‘Let us become the change we want to see happen’ « yellow roman …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:54:16 +0000

Trevor Sargent this morning (full speech here). And yet another party throws out the Obama-like rallying cries. Later, a herd of bloggers (what’s the appropriate collective noun?) will be attending the ‘Lessons from Obama’ workshop, …... Continue reading »

€2m Donation For Ethiopia – Farming | farming news | cattle prices …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:26:11 +0000

A donation of €2 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) was announced today by Minister of State Trevor Sargent TD to provide food aid in Ethiopia. In recent times the WTF has had to cut rations to hungry people in Ethiopia due to …... Continue reading »

Use black bins for pork say council – News, frontpage – Fingal …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:01:03 +0000

Minister of State for Food Policy Trevor Sargent said he would be working with An Bord Bia to ensure that quality pigmeat products – including those organically certified – could be brought back into the market as quickly as possible. …... Continue reading »

Organic Food and Drink: Study aims to boost organic growth in Kerry

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:59:21 +0000

Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent today announced an organic feasibility study for Kerry. The main aims of the study are to identify market opportunities for enterprises in the organic sector, to encourage new entrants …... Continue reading »

National Organic Awards: and the winners are

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:46:54 +0000

Trevor Sargent TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, presented the Overall National Organic Award 2008 to Glenisk Irish Organic Butter. This new product will be launched onto shop shelves in the …... Continue reading »

Nuacht a hAon: Dé hAoine 19 Meán Fómhair 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:04:39 +0000

… scaranna bainc agus an géarchéim sna margaí airgidis; Conal Ó Móráin ag cur síos ar chúrsaí airgid chomh maith & cúrsaí i Meiriceá chomh maith le Sasana agus Éirinn; Trevor Sargent ag caint le hEoin Ó Murchú agus clabhsúr á chur i …... Continue reading »

thanks trevor, that was nice of you!

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:57 +0000

I got this in the post yesterday from Green Party Mininster of State Trevor Sargent. It was a little bit of a surprise to be very honest, but a most appreciated and very welcome one. After Bloom I sent out 275 postcards to [the so many …... Continue reading »

allotments

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:39:03 +0000

FOOD SECURITY: Builders and developers will have to provide land for urban farming and community allotments alongside future housing developments, according to Minister of State for Food Trevor Sargent. …... Continue reading »

It has been a long time coming, but the granting of additional …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:58:33 +0000

The minister responsible, Trevor Sargent, is understandably chuffed, claiming to be “pleased that we are able to deliver on this so soon.” So he should be. To apply, contact the department of Agriculture’s milk policy division. …... Continue reading »

Reflections on Terra Madre Ireland

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:22:49 +0000

Then each workshop got to present their conclusions to the two ministers – Trevor Sargent and Michelle Gildernew, from the North. These 2 in turn then responded – both speaking very positively and indeed reassuringly – Min Sargent gave …... Continue reading »

Terra Madre blog roundup

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:40:06 +0000

Trevor Sargent's speech to Terra Madre Ireland 2008. * Fishermen's Federation leaders at Waterford Terra Madre Slow Food conference from BYM Marine & Maritime News. Also, more updates on the Terra Madre site, including: …... Continue reading »

Terra Madre for Waterford, 4th – 7th September

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:48:27 +0000

Not to mention the opportunity to hear the views of Ireland’s two Ministers of Food, Trevor Sargent from the Republic and Michelle Gildernew from the North, followed by President Mary McAleese, and the chance to feast off the best food …... Continue reading »

Food and the Future

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:10:32 +0000

Incidentally, I think Trevor Sargent has similar feelings and has been working towards possible solutions as Minister of State for Food and Horticulture. It is interesting to note that farming in Ireland hasn’t been taken over by big …... Continue reading »

Quota Allocation for Organic Milk Producers

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:09:27 +0000

Mr Trevor Sargent TD, The Minister for Food and Horticulture at the…... Continue reading »

Farmers' Markets: to Regulate or Incentivise?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:21:36 +0000

With this in mind, some promising steps have been taken by Junior Minister Trevor Sargent to address the standards to which farmers’ markets operate. While there is a consultation process underway, involving a number of Departments and …... Continue reading »

Seasonal Eating

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:57 +0000

Every 10 euro spend locally is worth 24 to the local economy, according to our minister for food, Trevor Sargent. In fact, TS himself actually issues seasonal vegetable press releases, telling conusmer citizens of this fair land about …... Continue reading »

Minister Trevor Sargent

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:36:18 +0000

ecoescape a posté une photo :. Minister Trevor Sargent. Ireland's Minister for Food and Horticulture.... Continue reading »