Chefs are going to greater lengths to source locally produced food and are increasingly opting for organic, AA Ireland found during its search for culinary excellence.

The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, Co Tipperary are now selling Jonagored eating apples and Bramley cookers; apple juice and apple jelly; farm-made cider vinegar and strawberry and plum jams.

Growing Awareness, Sustainable Food and Farming Workshops At Glebe Gardens, Baltimore, Co Cork. Sunday, September 19: Identifying edible fungi and plants and how to cook them.