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Chutneys and Relishes

Chutneys and relishes are made from a combination of fruit and vegetables with vinegar, sugar, spices and salt. They are an excellent way of using up a glut of fruit and vegetables, particularly as the flavour improves with storage. They should be left to mature in a cool, dark place for approximately one month before consumption. It should be remembered that chutney and relishes seem to be more highly spiced when first made, and will mellow on storage.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
63KB
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Ostriches

Interest in ostriches, at various times in the past decade, could lead to the belief that ostrich meat might be a feature of supermarket meat counters along with chicken and turkey. The world wide reality is very different.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
50KB
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Floristry

Floristry is the art in the cultivation of flowers and the making of floral designs. The floristry industry is diverse, challenging and subject to frequent changes of fashion. In recent years, there has been a huge expansion in outlets. Many young, dynamic designers have transformed the image of floristry from the compulsory bunch reluctantly sent and indifferently delivered, to an indispensable fashion accessory service for the home. As well as needing excellent practical skills, today’s florists need to pay close attention to customer service, fashion and satisfaction. Clearly the industry needs a workforce that is dynamic, well trained and adaptable.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
96KB
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Christmas Tree Production

Christmas trees, once regarded as by-products of the forestry industry have been produced as a highly specialised crop since the early 1980`s. Good returns in terms of both capital and time are possible. However, such returns can only be achieved through specialised knowledge, high standards of production, access to suitable markets and commitment from the producer.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
103KB
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Llamas

Llamas are woolly, gentle animals that come from south America and are sometimes described as ‘unusual’ or ‘exotic’ pets. Llamas like Alpacas are types of ‘camelids’.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
80KB
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Strawberry Production

Strawberries are the most attractive fruit crop with low capital investment and quick cropping. The crop is grown for fresh market and production for processing in this country has now ceased.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
86KB
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Wind Farms

Ireland has the capacity to generate electricity at the greatest volumes and lowest prices in Europe with major environmental benefit and export potential. This is because of ideal wind speeds,. At present only 2% of our electricity is generated from wind.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
66KB
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Angling in Ireland

Every Region in Ireland can offer a quality angling product, whether it be sea angling, coarse angling or game angling. The main attractions of Ireland as an angling destination are its’ relatively clean waters (estimated 14,000 km of rivers and 5,600 km of coastline) supporting an excellent quality and quantity of fish, and a welcoming and uncrowded atmosphere. Further development and maintenance of these fisheries in a pollution free environment will undoubtedly attract far more anglers to our shores thereby creating further enterprise opportunities. Angling attracted 93,000 visitors to Ireland in 2004. The majority of these anglers utilise self catering or B & B accommodation close to their preferred angling location. Opportunities to service the angling market exist in a wide range of areas such as accommodation, boat and equipment hire, boatman services, providing bait etc.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
99KB
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Childminding

Childminding is small-scale, home-based childcare. It is the largest childcare subsector in Ireland, accounting for 80 per cent of childcare places for infants, preschool and school-going children.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
75KB
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Turfgrass Sod Production

Turfgrass sod production is a relatively new enterprise in Ireland with the oldest companies in the field being no more than 17 years in business. There are up to 10 - 12 producers at present with a total area of approximately 200 hectares. It is not a labour intensive business and the production of the sods can quiet easily be operated as a two person operation. If a sod laying service is also provided the labour requirement rises rapidly. The distribution and marketing of the sod are the critical factors in the success of a turfgrass sod enterprise.

01 May 2006
Type
Factsheet
2 Pages
79KB