Think globally, grow locally

PLEASE allow me to add something to your excellent editorial (July 25) urging support for those promoting local produce.

While I was addressing the amenity horticulture sector at the Kildare Growers Trade Show in Naas on July 24, I urged more people to become involved in growing local produce because some types of Irish-grown fruit and vegetables are in short supply.

For example, not enough Irish-grown tomatoes are available to meet demand. Likewise with onions, many of which are imported from Chile or garlic which comes from China or scallions from Mexico or mange tout peas from Kenya.