Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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I have a few quick questions for Bord Bia representatives. This committee has heard how organic farming is more labour intensive than conventional farming. This means that organic farmers need to see a higher price premium for their product. Does Bord Bia bear this in mind when marketing organic produce? Is there an understanding that because of the higher production costs, the product is going to cost more for the consumer? If there are higher costs involved in the production of organic produce, does this mean that Brexit will be particularly difficult for this sector? What is it about the German organic production approach that has made it such a key market and source of organic produce? In reference to the Irish exports, do the witnesses know what the balance between supply and demand is? In other words, what is the level of demand compared to our ability to supply?