Imagine two field mice discover an overturned truck of grain. From their perspective they have hit the jackpot – an unlimited food supply. As they feed on the grain and reproduce their numbers double, say every two months, as does their consumption of grain. After 2 years they have consumed all the grain and experience […]
Archive for February, 2010
As part of the 400 Fruit Tree project Michael Micklis of the Biodynamic Agricultural Association will run a short tutorial on how to prune fruit trees. This tutorial is primarily for those involved in the project or who have received an orchard but if you are interested please get in touch to book a place. […]
To celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight(22nd Feb-7th March), Kilkenny City Council is hosting a Fair Trade Talk on Friday the 26th of February in City Hall at 2.30pm. Representatives from Fairtrade Mark Ireland will speak to provide an update on Irish Fair Trade promotional activities before Josephat Sylvand, a coffee exporter from Tanzania speaks about the […]
The Inaugural meeting of Kilkenny Economic Forum will take place on Thursday 18th February at 8pm at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. This group will discuss the imminent limits to economic growth and develop a local response to these issues All are welcome to attend