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Conversion to Organic Farming: Case Study Report Ireland
Conversion to Organic Farming: Case Study Report Ireland

In Ireland approximately 60% (29,999 ha total land under organic) or 17,985 ha are in conversion with 12,014 ha fully organic. Of the 1083 registered producers 65% are in meat production with 40% in beef and 25% in sheep meat production. Vegetable production accounts for a further 13%, with cereals, milk, poultry and fruit making up the remainder.

1 January 2003
Type
Working Paper
Farming and the Burren
Farming and the Burren

In terms of its natural and cultural heritage, the Burren landscape is a veritable oasis. The Burren uplands play host to over 70% of Ireland’s native flora, hundreds of burial sites, stone forts and ancient ecclesiastical sites. It is a key flagship for the Irish environment, remarkably rich, diverse and intact. However, the Burren is a landscape that depends very much on farming activity for the retention of its rich heritage. For over six thousand years, farmers have shaped the Burren. In much the same way, the unique challenges presented by karst landscape of the Burren have shaped use of the land and evoked distinctive agricultural responses.

1 December 2002
Type
Report
Annual Report 2001
Annual Report 2001

The year 2001 will be remembered for the major outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Britain, the emergence of BSE in mainland Europe and September 11th in the US.

1 October 2002
Type
Report
Pig Conference 2002
Pig Conference 2002

Pig Farmers' Conference Proceedings October, 2002

1 October 2002
Type
Event Proceeding