Why Organic

Organic Farming in Ireland is regulated by standards requiring the highest level of respect for the environment.

Organic farming uses sustainable methods of food production and embodies the respectful use of the countryside and concern for animal welfare.

The organic sector in Ireland is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Food. Farmers, growers and processors undergo a stringent annual inspection process before receiving a licence from one of the organic bodies to sell their produce as organic. The three bodies are Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Ltd.. (IOFGA), Demeter Standards (Irl) Ltd. And Organic Trust Ltd. Only food produced to these standards is permitted to be labeled as ‘organic’.

When you buy organic produce produced locally you can be confident your money will remain locally and give worthwhile jobs locally unlike the large supermarkets who repatriate all the profits made in Ireland.

When buying organic meat always look to see the producers up to date organic licence and certification and then you can be sure that you are buying organic produce.