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Cut Foliage Market Study 2004
Cut Foliage Market Study 2004

A short study of the operations of the principal participants in the UK and Dutch flower and foliage industry, commissioned by Bord Glas, was carried out in December 2003. The purpose of the study was to gain information on the general movement of foliage material within these two large markets and in particular to ascertain where the opportunities lie for current and aspiring foliage producers in Ireland.

1 January 2004
Type
Report
Annual Report 2002
Annual Report 2002

The year 2002 was difficult for Irish and EU agriculture. The strengthening of the euro, the slowdown in international markets and the wet summer resulted in increased costs, difficult markets and lower margins.

1 October 2003
Type
Report
Assessment of Marketing Channels for Conversion Grade Products
Assessment of Marketing Channels for Conversion Grade Products

The purpose of this report is to assess marketing channels for conversion grade products as outlined in WP3 of the technical annex. The evaluation from the organic farmer and retailer perspective supplements the previous work package (WP2) that examined factors affecting conventional farmers considering conversion to organic farming.

1 August 2003
Type
Report