In a bid to get ICA ladies to extend themselves in friendship and to get to know members of neighbouring guilds, Wexford Federation has been holding convenor meetings since last September.

A new, dynamic group of organic farmers from the Midwest, called, aptly enough, the Limerick and Tipperary Organic Farmers Group have begun holding meetings in recent months.

Following the appearance at the joint committee on agriculture by the organisation called the Organic Farmers Representative Body, the Department’s organic unit made an appearance.

Presenting the proceeds of a fundraising walk to two local charities gave Wexford ICA members a feeling of empowerment.