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The demand for organic food could decrease in Ireland if we consumers follow a similar trend as our British counterparts.

Now to state the obvious, another week over and another week nearer to Christmas. I hope that you have enjoyed some days outdoors, and by that I mean in the garden and not walking up and down the main shopping streets. The shopping can wait but the garden cannot.

Thankfully the recent Irish bacon disaster has passed its worst at this stage and pig producers are once again doing what they know best and that is providing us consumers with some of the very best bacon in the world.

Glanbia, the Kilkenny-based milk processor has strongly advised its milk suppliers that they should ensure that they are properly covered by insurance in the event of supplying milk containing antibiotics.

Many farmers throughout Carlow and Kilkenny and indeed throughout Ireland, will be glad to see the back of 2008, because it was a horrible year to be involved in farming.

Santa Claus has come and gone for the Green party. Good old Saint Nick delivered them into a government coalition, giving them seats at the cabinet table, chauffeur driven cars, a handful of ministerial announcements and a brand new fold away bicycle for Sergeant Trevor that fits comfortably in the boot of a state car.

Ballinrobe Town AFC will hold a fundraising camel race night on Friday February 13 in the Valkenburg Hotel.

Now the Christmas tree and decorations will soon be taken down and put away and the New Year’s celebrations are almost behind you, you are no doubt ready to start gardening again. Are you feeling motivated? I do hope so because there is much to be done.

Win a Natural Food based Detox hamper, worth €67, from Planet Life, Athlone. The hamper includes: