Camelina is still a relatively unknown product in Ireland, but it is highly-prized in many countries across the globe. Jack Rogers is trying hard to raise its profile here.
The area of potatoes grown in Ireland has been decimated over the last 30 years. Even more striking is the reduction in the number of potato growers in that period.
With the harvest about to start there is one final check for farmers to carry out - pre-harvest intervals (PHI) after pesticide use.
"I had hoped to lead a Department," said a disappointed Dara Calleary following his omission from the Cabinet just three weeks ago. By now the new Agriculture Minister will have a far greater appreciation for the scale of that ambition.
Moyleabbey organic farm in Ballytore, Co. Kildare is one of the 11 farms participating in MOPS - a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project that is co-funded by the Department of Agriculture and the European Commission (see panel below).
The early stages of the winter barley harvest season have kicked off in most regions, with yields and quality reported to be respectable.
Farmers could lose control over the shooting rights on their land under current Garda guidelines for firearms.
