BEECHLAWN’S STORY:

Beechlawn organic farm is a family run business in Ballinasloe Co galway. We have 25 staff and grow 50 acres of certified organic vegetables as well as sourcing organic vegetables from other Irish growers. Our focus is on producing and distributing organically certified, sustainably produced, healthy and delicious vegetables.

ETHICAL GROWING TECHNIQUES | PRACTICES:

Strict standards: organic food meets strict standards that are your assurance that it is healthy and safe to eat. – Chemicals and pesticides: Organic farming does not use chemicals and pesticides that are routinely used in non organic food production.

– Animal welfare: Animal welfare is a priority for organic farmers and all animals are reared on grassland which is entirely free of chemical fertilsers, herbicides and pesticides. Animals have free range and adequate living space and bedding.

– Healthy soil: Organic farmers ensure that they maintain a healthy soil to pass on to future generations by incorporating methods such as rotations and adding natural fertility such as green manures or farmyard manure.

– Water quality: Organic farms preserve our valuable resources as no pollutants are released into our waterways.

– Biodiversity: studies have shown that organic farms support a greater number of species than non organic farms. We sow insect friendly grasses & wildflowers during rest periods for our fields.

– Energy: Organic farms do not apply artificial chemicals and fertilisers which are by products of the fossil fuel industry. instead, organic farming methods increase soil carbon and therefore reduce green house gases. organic farming can directly contribute to reducing our emissions and therefore reducing the impact of climate change.

Organic farming prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms. taste: many people genuinely believe that organic food tastes better. Good for nature- good for you!