Written answers

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Department of Agriculture and Food

Organic Farming

5:00 pm

Photo of Mary WhiteMary White (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)
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Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the size of the domestic market for organic fruit and vegetables; the percentage of this produce produced domestically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43458/09]

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The latest Bord Bia figures indicate that in 2009, the organic fresh produce market in the Ireland will be worth approximately €43 million. It is estimated that about 30% of this is produced domestically.

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