Future of organic farming to be discussed at Bord Bia Bloom
Bord Bia is planning to "shine a spotlight" on the Irish organic farming sector at Bloom 2026.
An organic show garden, called 'Nature in Balance', will be unveiled as Bord Bia Bloom celebrates its 20th edition this year.
Designed by award-winning garden designer Linda McKeown, the garden will become an interactive space across the five days of Bloom.
The programme will include farmer conversations, food experiences, biodiversity talks, live cooking demonstrations and family-friendly activities.
Organic farming
At the heart of the garden is 'At the Organic Table', which will see informal daily talks and events bringing together organic farmers, producers, researchers, and others to discuss the future of organic food and farming in Ireland.
The discussions will cover a range of topics such soil, sustainability, food, bioversity, nature, and marketing organic produce.
Ryan George, client and stakeholder manager for organics with Bord Bia said they were delighted to showcase the organic sector at this year's Bloom festival.
"We will use the garden as a platform in which to explain and discuss what makes organic food and farming different.
"We have a range of talks and events with people working across the organic sector to inform and educate over 100,000 consumers attending Bloom over the long weekend," he said.
The garden, co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will also serve as the launch platform for the 2026 National Organic Awards, with nominations opening during Bloom.
Bord Bia Bloom will take place in Phoenix Park, Dublin, from Thursday, May 29 to Monday, June 1, from 9:00a.m-6:00p.m each day.
