Irish Government to Promote Organic

"The Irish government has called on business in the agricultural sector to keep up with the public's growing appetite for organic food.

Responding to research finding that organic foods often contain high levels of beneficial compounds, Food and Horticulture Minister Trevor Sargent said: "Ireland's production must keep up with growing consumer demand if Irish farmers are to reap the benefits of organic conversion and if Irish consumers are to have access to affordable organic foods.

"Therefore, I am urging Irish farmers to examine the commercial opportunities that exist with organic conversion."

Mr Sargent said that the new Organic Farming Scheme would increase payment rates for producers of such food, and that other grants were available."

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