Keynote speech by Joe McNamee for Launch of Food Map January 22 2020
The Power of Knowledge and the Crucial Role it Can Play in Bringing About a Truly Sustainable Irish Food SystemBy Joe McNamee Written for the launch of Cork Food Policy Council’s Cork Food Landscape Map, January Wednesday January 22nd 2020 from 6.30pm–8.30pm In Cork University Business School (CUBS) 1, Lapps Quay Cork City.Then published on […]
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LETTUCE Sarah’s video shows how to sow lettuce seed at home. You can sow it two different ways; to produce a head of lettuce (best for raised beds) or “cut and come again” lettuce (great for container growing!) Either way grow your own for the sunny salads ahead.
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Where can you purchase seeds in Ireland? The Vegetable Seed Company. https://greenvegetableseeds.com/seed-shop/ Irish Seed Savers. https://irishseedsavers.ie Fruithill Farm. https://www.fruithillfarm.com/seeds-and-propagation/organic-seeds/organic-vegetable-seeds.html Seedaholic. https://www.seedaholic.com/edibles.html Brown Envelope Seeds http://www.brownenvelopeseeds.com Why should you purchase local seeds? Take a look at this wonderful short video by Dee Sewell which tells you why local seeds are best.
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It’s January 2021 and time to start thinking of what food to grow this year. You may be new to growing vegetables and fruits or you may have a lot of experience. You may or may not have a garden. The good news is that you can grow food anywhere. We are going to dedicate […]
Read MoreCovid-19 crisis: An opportunity to build a resilient food system for Cork
The COVID-19 crisis: An opportunity to build a resilient food system for Cork The COVID-19 health crisis has brought on an economic crisis rapidly exacerbating an ongoing food security and nutrition crisis at global level. The restrictions triggered by COVID-19 have highlighted the fragile nature of people’s access to essential goods and services. Access to […]
Read MoreQuestionnaire on impact of COVID-19 on local food systems
Dear colleagues,The Cork Food Policy Council is collaborating with the Let’s Food Cities project, a European collaboration to encourage city to city cooperation for sustainable food systems. As part of this collaboration, a questionnaire has been launched to explore the impact COVID-19 has had on the food systems across a number of European cities, including Cork. We […]
Read MoreSourcing Garden Supplies
WHERE TO GET GARDENING SUPPLIES AT THIS TIME OF COVID19 APRIL 14 2020 It may be that you want to plant seeds for food, or flowers for supporting the bees and butterflies or you may want to buy already established vegetable plants, soil or gardening equipment. Here is the latest on what is available from […]
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NeighbourFood has launched several new depots to provide an opportunity for producers to get their food out to the public. There is a splendid array of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and so much more. Look up https://www.neighbourfood.ie and just enter your nearest town in the search bar, not all towns have one so try another […]
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Event: Cork’s Food Landscape: Interactive Insights
We would love if you would join us for an evening of talks called Cork’s Food Landscape: Interactive Insights, inspired by the recently developed Cork Food Map. The talks will cover a range of topics including Food Poverty in Cork, Sustaining a Food Business in Cork City and the Cork Urban Soil Project. All are […]
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