After what has been a very difficult few months, farmers and food producers are preparing to showcase the “spirit of survival” that exists in Irish agriculture.<\/p>\n
This is according to Irish Farmers Markets director Sean McArdle, who is preparing for the first of the company’s post-Covid markets.<\/p>\n
Farmers and food producers will be up and running their stalls in Co. Kilkenny this weekend, at a new venue on the grounds of Mountain View, near Ballyhale.<\/p>\n
McArdle said there has been a very positive response from local food and crafts producers, despite the financial hit they experienced during the last number of months.<\/p>\n
“The south-east has an abundance of top-quality producers,” he said.<\/p>\n
“This will give them an opportunity to showcase their\u00a0produce in a safe and crowd-friendly environment.”<\/p>\n
McArdle acknowledged that it has been an “incredibly difficult time” for the food and hospitality sector over the last number of months due to Covid-19, but he praised “the effort many producers have been making to adapt to the new circumstances”.<\/p>\n
This farmers’ market is a good example of the Irish spirit of survival that will ensure our innovative producers have a bright future ahead.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
What will markets look like from now on?<\/h2>\n
While many things may be different to how they were before, this market hopes to set a precedent for other event holders on how to keep people safe, while also having an outlet where people can continue to support local farmers and their produce.<\/p>\n
Stalls will be set 2m apart, with customers at a 2m distance from the front of each stall. Staff at each stall will be wearing visors and gloves, with contactless transactions being encouraged.<\/p>\n
Queues will work in a one-way system and masks and other personal protection equipment (PPE) will be sold at the entrance, with hand-wash stations available throughout the market area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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