First harvest of organic Irish spinach for McCormack's - and how it could help Ireland's carbon footprint

Growing organic spinach locally during the Irish season, the farm is thought to save up to 132 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions compared with importing from further afield.

Managing director Stephen McCormack with Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Damien English at McCormack Family Farms, where they announced its new business development in organic spinach leaves. Picture: Fennell Photography

The first harvest of organic Irish spinach for McCormack Family Farms is underway in Boycetown, Kiltale, Co Meath.

This development sees the business - which is the leading grower of baby salad leaves in Ireland - also become the largest Irish producer of organic spinach, and marks a new venture for the company into organic farming.