Organic Farming – how and why Ireland needs to catch up

With Ireland trailing behind many of our European counterparts with regards to organic farming at only 2%, what targets have been set in the European Union Farm-to-Fork strategy? And how can we catch up? On this episode of the Environment Edge podcast, Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic specialist, joins Deirdre Glynn and Cathal Somers to discuss the opportunities available in organic farming and the steps to conversion. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/