Market for organic produce on the up
The market for organic produce is flourishing, as Bord Bia’s figures show. It appears that the Irish market for organic produce saw a record 17.7% growth in 2020, which translated to €235m in total sales. In Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager Séamus Mc Menamin’s opinion, growth was driven by the pandemic. Regarding organic imports, the country is over 95% self-sufficient in eggs, lamb, beef, dairy and seafood. Organic…