Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion
Brian Nicholson. Picture: Teagasc
Farming in Johnstown, Co Kilkenny, Brian Nicholson operates a mixed farm, primarily sheep with some beef cattle and tillage, on 98ha of agricultural land, with an additional 20ha of forestry.
70ha of the holding is in organic agriculture, with the rest under conventional. Importantly, Brian was able to convert part of the farm to organics. He has the option of converting the remainder down the line once he has gotten used to the system, and depending on the market for organic meat.
