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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 »

Catherine with Minister Trevor Sargent

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:35:52 +0000

ecoescape a posté une photo :. Catherine with Minister Trevor Sargent.... Continue reading »

New organic training scheme to be available nationwide

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:55:57 +0000

A new organisation called NOTS, the National Organic Training Skillnet was launched in Dublin by the Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD on Tuesday 22nd April last. NOTS, which was launched in the European Commission …... Continue reading »

Ireland to home-grow organic foods

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:47:54 +0000

Trevor Sargent, the minister of state responsible for food and horticulture, said in a speech at the Green Party conference that a government announcement detailing a strategy for organic food production is immanent. …... Continue reading »

Sunday Times Carbon Tax

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:23:17 +0000

(How long has that taken) Announced by Trevor Sargent at the Green party conference this could prove to be the first “real” reward for coalition. I digress ! Prize 100 euros. Brief: A strap line consisting of tags or keyword phrases for …... Continue reading »

Minister Presents Awards to Students

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:07:06 +0000

To a full house on a stormy wet Monday last, the Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent TD presented some fifty Graduates of the Organic College in Dromcollogher with National Awards by the Further Education and Training …... Continue reading »

Taoiseach must set a date for exit, says top Green

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:58:47 +0000

Earlier yesterday, former party leader Trevor Sargent, who was a staunch critic of Fianna Fail while in opposition, claimed the controversy surrounding the Taoiseach's financial affairs was a matter solely for Fianna Fail. …... Continue reading »

Irish love of potatoes waning

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:07:12 +0000

The Minister of State for Horticulture, Trevor Sargent, said there needs to be a return to the basic of growing and consuming of more natural foods - especially potatoes. Source: rte.ie via infomatique. Add Photos & Videos NP NowPublic …... Continue reading »

Grow your own food?

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:59 +0000

Food Minister Trevor Sargent says more people must become involved in growing their own food:. “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. …... Continue reading »

Quarter of a million Irish children challenged to potato growing …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:38:35 +0000

The initiative was launched today (Tuesday) by Minister Trevor Sargent on the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship in Dublin 1. potato-grow.jpg The aim of the initiative is to educate primary pupils on how potatoes grow and their nutritional, …... Continue reading »

Quality Award for Donegan Landscaping

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:01:26 +0000

Picture: Aidan Cotter [chief executive Bord Bia], David Milner [landscape manager], Peter Donegan [Director] & Trevor Sargent [Green Party]. Friday 8th February saw The Donegan Lanscaping team be awarded The Quality Award. …... Continue reading »

organic 2007 becoming organic 2008

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:57:15 +0000

One thing that might have a bearing on these figures, and a definite high of 2007, is of course the Ministry Trevor Sargent has taken on, which has organic under it’s remit. The Greens entering government was certainly a noteworthy …... Continue reading »

IOFGA Conference 2007

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:53:50 +0000

Minister of State with responsibility for organic farming, Trevor Sargent, spoke of the need for better training to be developed in organic horticulture and tillage, of the fossil fuel dependency of conventional farming, …... Continue reading »

report on local food conference Mullingar November 2007

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:37:38 +0000

Minister of State for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent opened proceedings, emphasising the importance of the agri-food sector, but also the growing desire consumers have for “speciality, regional local and organic food”. …... Continue reading »

Trevor Sergant to talk on Local Food production in Mayo

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:07:57 +0000

Information Night on Local Food Production with Trevor Sargent TD and Seamus Sheridan, Sheridans Cheesemongers on November 26th in the Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar, at 8pm.... Continue reading »

local and organic food events

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:03:59 +0000

Speakers: That man Trevor Sargent will be there again, this time opening the event and also launching a guide to box schemes, farmers’ markets and farm shops. Bord Bia will do a presentation on local food, as will Tim Schlitzer of the …... Continue reading »

Unconventional? Are you mad?

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:23:00 +0000

“The Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent, … . kick it on kick.ie Categories: RTE, organic, food, Trevor, Sargent … the legal requirements … “Minister Sargent urged consumers who know of traders passing off... Continue reading »

Eurotoques and Lots of Food

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:36:35 +0000

Trevor Sargent and Ross Lewis My brother Sean and I headed away last weekend for a conference put on at Brook Lodge in Wicklow by international chefs association, Eurotoques. The topic of the conference was on sustainability and agriculture. Speakers included Minister for State Trevor Sargent, Ross Lewis of Chapter One, Lorcan Cribbin... Continue reading »

Greens have yet to receive contact from Ahern - Belfast Telegraph

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:14:18 +0000

Greens have yet to receive contact from Ahern - Belfast Telegraph June 10th, 2007 RTE … way of doing it is to contact Trevor Sargent, … Ahern rekindles prospect of deal with Greens Irish... Continue reading »

You’d want to be very green to believe in this fairy story of … - Irish Independent

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:49:54 +0000

You’d want to be very green to believe in this fairy story of … - Irish Independent June 6th, 2007 Irish Independent You’d want to be very green to believe in this fairy story of … Irish Independent, Ireland - 24 minutes ago Trevor Sargent gazed bleakly out of the window. Oh, the give... Continue reading »