Organically Farmed vs Locally Produced: Revolution and Reality
Parallel Session 1, Day 1, 31 May,, 2016
Description
The green organic food revolution is emerging in Ireland out of growing concern for environmental and social issues. In its efforts towards a sustainable food and farming system the Irish government have made a commitment to organic producers and growers under Harvest 2020. This paper will look at the merits of both organic farming and locally produced in providing a sustainable future.
Organically Farmed vs Locally Produced: Revolution and Reality
The green organic food revolution is emerging in Ireland out of growing concern for environmental and social issues. In its efforts towards a sustainable food and farming system the Irish government have made a commitment to organic producers and growers under Harvest 2020. This paper will look at the merits of both organic farming and locally produced in providing a sustainable future.