Darina Allen: The future of farming, and recipes from Fitzgerald's Woodlands Hotel

"Here in Ireland, despite the cost of living crisis, an increasing number of people are connecting the food they eat to the health of the family."

Woodlands Organic Chicken with Smoky Bacon, Cabbage & Mushrooms

The atmosphere was palpable and optimistic at the seventh BioFarm Organic Conference organised recently by NOTS. 

This is the annual get-together of organic, biodynamic, chemical-free and in increasing numbers, regenerative farmers, who are transitioning to more sustainable production methods.