As regards food security, organics is “the way forward”, according to an official in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. “Organic farmers, a lot of them are producing the feed on-farm; they’re using their own fertiliser; fuel you can’t do anything about,” Mr Nolan told the recent event. “I think organics is the way forward because what we’re doing here is looking at what the land can sustain, what the farm can sustain. So if you’re making a living from [conventional] dairy that’s great, organics is another way to make a living and that’s what we want farmers to see, and that’s what we’re supporting. Make an informed decision,” Mr Nolan added.

Source: Irish Examiner April 14, 2022 04:50 UTC