Converting to organic sheep farming - the practical implications

Approximately 2,000 farmers will commence conversion to an organic sheep system this year. Picture: Denis Minihane.

The increase in payment rates for the Organic Farming Scheme 2023, coupled with a reduction in the minimum stocking rate required, has led to an almost doubling of organic farmers in Ireland.

Approximately 2,000 farmers will commence conversion to an organic sheep system this year.