Organics Videos

Horticulture 

Organic Horticulture Videos

• Kenneth Keavey, Green Earth Organics

  Kenneth Keavey owns Green Earth Organics with his wife Jenny in Corrandulla, 8 miles north of Galway City. They are fully Organic since 2006. Kenneth and his father before him have been clients of Teagasc for over 20 years and are clients of Glen Corbett in the Tuam office for 12 years.

• Green Earth Organics Processing shed

  This video was shot in Green Earth Organics impressive processing (packing) shed facility. This facility, constructed in 2018 is now the hub of this thriving Company. All orders are packed and put together in this shed and then prepared for distribution or collection.

• Green Earth Organics Infield

  This outdoor video was filmed in March 2022 with Kenneth Keavey in a field of kale that was planted in May 2021 and is ready for harvesting. There is a large variety of field veg that Kenneth grows. Other brassicas along with kale, include broccoli and different varieties of cabbage.

• Setting up a polytunnel

  Joe Larkin from Larkin Landscapes, Kilrekill, Ballinasloe, Co Galway has over 20 years experience setting up polytunnels around the country. In this clip, he goes through the basics of what’s involved in the construction and day to day running of these tunnels.

• Larkin Landscapes polytunnel tips

  In this clip, Joe Larkin from Larkin Landscapes highlights the importance of siting of tunnels, ventilation (high doors) and water supply as his years of experience are visible for all to see.

•  White Clover on Organic Farms
• Organic Tillage Farm Pat Booth, Stradbally,Co.Laois
•  Newbie Project John Lalor Kilbeggan Organic Foods
• Newbie Project Rory Magorrian Kildinan Farm
• Batt Sheehan Organic Dairy Farmer

James Humphreys explains the role of white clover on organic farms