Irish Organic Growers Defend Nutritional Benefits

"The Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association has defended the nutritional benefits of organic food.

The association says views expressed at a Dublin conference yesterday showed the level of misconception and bias that operates in Ireland about organic farming.

It says Dr Con O'Rourke of the Food Safety Authority correctly highlighted the need for more scientific research about organic farming.
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But the organic growers criticise research presented by the FSAI suggesting that there is no scientific evidence to show that organic food is more nutritious."

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