Cost of regular beef exceeds organic cuts, says ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) claims that regular beef cost more than certified organic beef this week. What’s more, they state that a premium of at least EUR 1/kg is necessary to incentivise farmers to convert to organic cattle farming. That’s because organic farming has lower output. “This week, we have seen the prices paid for conventional cattle exceeding those paid for organic cattle,” said ICSA organics…
