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Deputy Carthy says that someone in Government needs to start standing up for these farmers.

Jan 7, 2022 15:26

It will allow peat to be extracted from Irish bogs for use in the horticulture sector until a sustainable alternative is found.

Nov 23, 2021 18:10

Mushroom farmers are one of the largest users of horticultural peat in the country.

Oct 15, 2021 15:40

The horticultural peat is used to grow mushrooms, which is an important sector in Cavan and Monaghan.

Oct 2, 2021 11:27

Growing Media Ireland says almost 4,000 tonne of the peat was recently imported into Ireland from Latvia.

Sep 21, 2021 13:37

Monaghan County Council's Heritage Officer says the fire was likely the result of human activity.

Jul 26, 2021 13:21

The Chief Executive of Monaghan Mushrooms says the changes are "unsustainable".

Jul 14, 2021 16:17

The protection of bogs was one of the reasons the decision was made to implement the ban.

May 25, 2021 07:12

She called for something to be done to level the playing field.

May 7, 2021 13:49

A local fuel supplier says there is already a scarcity of Bord na Móna peat briquettes, following the company's decision to stop peat

Mar 15, 2021 15:03

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