Event Time 11am
Venue Online A weekly webinar, ‘Farm Business Options’, will feature news, views and interviews on current topics relevant to farm business diversification in Irish Agriculture.
With many diversifications struggling during the pandemic, we take a look at the horticulture sector, to see if it is an enterprise worth considering.
Dermot Callaghan, Head of the Horticulture Development Department at Teagasc will join Barry Caslin to discuss the sector, trends which are currently favouring the sector, where the possible opportunities are, and what could be next steps to accessing these opportunities.
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Teagasc launches growing guides for International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
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This year is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as ‘International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV)’, covering the theme - Fruits and vegetables are your dietary essentials.
The HSE Healthy Food for Life Guidelines recommend we eat more vegetables, salad and fruit – up to seven servings a day.
To support and raise awareness of the value of fruits and vegetables, Teagasc Horticulture Development Department will be incorporating this theme into its programme of activities throughout 2021.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends eating a variety of fruits and vegetables that are in season. Fresh fruits and vegetables are an important source of fibre and potassium, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.