New forum tasked with growing and developing organic sector in Ireland

Currently, the area farmed organically sits at less than 2%.

The Government has set a target of 7.5% land coverage for organics in Ireland, with €256m proposed as part of the next CAP budget to deliver this. 

A new Organic Forum tasked with growing the sector in Ireland had its first meeting on Wednesday, April 13.

The group, which includes stakeholders from the farming and food processing sectors, organic certification bodies and relevant State Agencies, will focus on the continued implementation of the National Organic Strategy 2025, identifying actions and supports necessary to remove the barriers to the growth of the sector.