Rosy Future For Organic Red Meat

Dale Orr has found a way to increase his income

The recent red meat task force report made grim reading for local cattle and sheep producers.

The current industry, it said, is not viable and farmers needs a 30% increase in market returns to stay in business.

So far, there has been little indication that the supermarkets are prepared to make any major price concessions.

But for one young Strangford farmer the future looks rosy thanks to the demand for organic meat from traditional breeds.

Dale Orr's family have been farming in County Down for generations.

Further Reading

	- Go to our previous news item on this story by clicking here.
	- You can view the Task Force report by clicking here.

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