Hertogenbosch Bash
7/29/2004 JF McKenna Ltd , Harte Peat, Sylvan, and Walsh Mushrooms took 25 Irish growers to the Mushroom Days International Exhibition in Hertogenbosch, where a great time was had by all.
HOME SWEET HOME
7/29/2004 Technical rep for Reen Robert Wilson has made the move into his new domicile.
NUMBER THREE
7/29/2004 Congratulations to JF McKenna operative Mark Richards and his wife Michelle on the third addition to their family.
MAXX POTENTIAL
7/29/2004 The mushroom strain Maxx from Amycel is reported to be cropping extremely well at present.
MEETING PAPAL?
7/29/2004 'Twas while touring around the beautiful Bear Island, Co. Cork, that Stalker spotted two mushroom industry men in July.
VIVA TANDRAGEE!
7/29/2004 Some major figures from the Spanish mushroom world were in Ireland recently. They managed to spend some quality time with the Irish Amycel personnel.
ITALSPAWN QUALITY
7/29/2004 Growers have been responding to the quality of the Italspawn varieties F56 and F58.
PICKING REGIMES
7/29/2004 Continental practice in the area of picking mushrooms has a lot to be said for it according to the people in Ireland who know about these things.
FOR DISEASE CONTROL
7/29/2004 With the increase in disease levels as the summer progresses growers are being advised to consider using the highly effective disinfectant Disolite.
NIGHT AT THE DOGS
7/29/2004 IM Transport main man Martin Mallon had a night at the dog races in Dundalk in July along with his wife Bernie and daughter Ciara.
EARLY BIRDS
7/29/2004 As ever eagled-eyed, Stalker spotted Patrick Kernan and his wife Rosaleen whilst whizzing past that new nosh hotspot, the Manor Park in Armagh City, one night this month.
SOUND PRICES
7/29/2004 Growers are asked to note that Ficam can be purchased direct from Amycel personnel.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
7/29/2004 IPP have been working on a new development specifically for phase 2 growers, to increase yields between 12 - 18% and simultaneously increase piece weight by 5 - 6%.