Alternatives to plastic for covering maize explored
The sun rises spectacularly over a field of maize in Courtmacsherry. Picture: AG News/Alamy Live News.
Along with the impending disappearance of peat moss and briquettes (due to Bórd na Móna ceasing peat harvesting), Ireland may soon have to manage without plastic covering to protect maize crops at sowing time.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said every effort must be made to find sustainable alternatives for covering maize that do not have the negative impact of plastic.
