According to Teagasc, the Irish organic sector has experienced a large influx of new farmers in recent years.

Ryan has been nominated as the Agricultural Student of the Year.

They are calling for a 30 cent per kilo increase in pig meat by the end of the month.

In 2014, Cathal decided to plant mainly for economic reasons, identifying forestry as a 'steady' and 'reliable' income stream.

It's the latest part of a ten year development plan for the College.

Minister McConalogue says the campaign is in response to "unprecedented fertiliser prices" and potential supply concerns.

Owen Cooney has been successfully integrating forestry into his farm over many years.