Manna Organic Farm Tour Welcome to Manna OrganicClaire and Thomas O’Connor fell in love with fresh, local and organic produce then set about buying their own their farm in 2007. It is in the Gleann na nGealt valley near Camp, Co. Kerry - a 25 acre smallholding with 4 empty…
Read MoreEIP Project Launch The Launch of the EIP ProjectThe participants of Talamh Beo came together on Minister Pippa Hackett's farm to formally launch the EIP project. The first phase one soil sample was taken at Minister Hackett's farm with the results shown below. Stay tuned to see phase two soil…
Read MoreListen to Dr. Aga to learn how to use a refractometer and why it is important to understand and know exactly what we are eating!
Read MoreThe experiments Dr. Aga has carried out so far: 1. ” When we conduct a microbiological assessment, we need to get 1g of soil and/or compost for the sample. The 1ml mark on the test tube would be useful, however, most 15ml tubes start at the 2ml mark.
Read MoreAs Dr. Aga completed each section of the LYL educational course she wrote a small blog describing her overall experience and the topics included in the course.
Read MorePhase 1 soil test looked at identifying the soil type and readily available nutrients for a certain land use. As soils are made up of sand, silt, and clay, the test first determines the ratio of sand to silt to clay.
Read MorePhase 1 soil test looked at identifying the soil type and readily available nutrients for a certain land use. As soils are made up of sand, silt, and clay, the test first determines the ratio of sand to silt to clay.
Read MorePhase 1 soil test looked at identifying the soil type and readily available nutrients for a certain land use. As soils are made up of sand, silt, and clay, the test first determines the ratio of sand to silt to clay.
Read MorePhase 1 soil test looked at identifying the soil type and readily available nutrients for a certain land use. As soils are made up of sand, silt, and clay, the test first determines the ratio of sand to silt to clay.
Read MorePhase 1 soil test looked at identifying the soil type and readily available nutrients for a certain land use. As soils are made up of sand, silt, and clay, the test first determines the ratio of sand to silt to clay.
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