Action plan launched to develop organic sector to its full potential

An action plan to develop the organic sector to its full potential has been launched by Minister of State Tom Hayes on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The Organic Farming Action Plan 2013-2015, produced by the Organic Focus Group, aims to increase the production base in Ireland, with a view to replacing where possible imports with Irish organic produce.

It is geared towards promoting awareness of the potential export market and to seek to develop it as a sustainable outlet for Irish organic produce as supplies become available.