Why this Mullingar farmer switched from dairy to growing feed for organic livestock
Derek Kelly discusses the advantages and challenges of changing the direction of the family farm, and explains why crop diversity is the key to his operation
Derek Kelly on his organic tillage and beef farm outside Mullingar
Fear of the unknown and a lack of knowledge are often cited as reasons why people are reluctant to convert to organic farming.
Derek Kelly from Ladestown, Mullingar is in the enviable position of being a second-generation organic farmer, with a tremendous knowledge base to tap into via his parents Gerry and Mary.
