Minister Trevor Sargent yesterday led a contingent of north County Dublin food producers on a visit to the organic farm of Philip Dreaper in Birr, Co. Offaly.
Getting ready to walk the walk
Lying down on the job?
Speaking after the visit he said, “it was a very informative and thought-provoking day. I’m sure that we have put to rest any uncertainties that these food producers might have had about the potential for commercial success of organic farming. Philip Dreaper’s farm is a superb example of how an organic farm should be run. It is an inspiration.“
The Minister was joined on the trip by sixteen fod growers and distributors from north County Dublin. All of them expressed great satisfaction with the visit and several are now committed to moving towards organic techniques.
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