From its earliest inception, organic farming has always focused on re-circulating resources back into the farm. 

A new online presence for organic food companies is in development. 

These coming weeks will see something of a battle playing out in the corridors of power, both at home and in Brussels.

“Why do farmers farm… ? Always the answer is: Love. They must do it for love.”

Government departments should do more to promote organic food options on their canteen menus, the food lobby group, Organic Trust, has said.

Sunday morning at the red meats fridge in my local supermarket, I carefully study the list of ingredients written on the back of a tray of pre-packed diced beef.

ANDREW and Leonie Workman from Dunany in Co Louth are unique: they grow, mill, pack and distribute their organic spelt, rye and wheat from their farm.

Ireland has been given the green light for genetically modified potato trials, despite our status as a GM-free Island, writes Oliver Moore

SALES of organic food in Ireland are €66 million a year and rising, as consumers place their faith in produce free of pesticides and in meat reared naturally.

WITH a marked price difference between organic and non-organic food, it doesn’t take a genius to see the potential to capitalise on the organic revolution and make a quick buck.