Cork Rooftop Farm

The issue of price paid to farmers by supermarkets is an incredibly important one. Yes, we receive a fair wholesale price. The reality is that approximately 93% of the retail market in Ireland is serviced by the big five (Dunnes, Tesco, SuperValu, Aldi, Lidl). Our mission as a business is to feed our community with nutritious, sustainably grown fresh produce and supplying Dunnes is an incredible opportunity to do just that, at a scale we have not done previously.

Ultimately we must produce and deliver a crop profitably in order to sustain the business. Are we there yet? Absolutely not! Will we get there? I hope and believe we will, but it is hugely challenging. There is a reason there’s so few field scale organic vegetable producers in the country, it’s because it’s enormously difficult. The capital investment required when starting from scratch on leased land is substantial and cannot be understated.

I think it’s very important to highlight and support the positive things being done in our system and not always bash. is doing an amazing job of giving a balanced appraisal of the supermarket system in Ireland currently. We need to bring everyone along together on the journey to improve our food system and constant negativity is not how we’re going to achieve change.

Let’s celebrate and champion small, medium and large producers who are trying their best to feed their communities and earn a living doing so. Let’s also support efforts by any supermarket to genuinely support and highlight those growers.

🎃 Free Pumpkin Weekend! 🎃

This weekend only, when you spend €15 or more at our stall or at Peter’s Farm Shop in and get a free pumpkin on us! 🧡

They’re grown right here on the farm — fresh, organic, and full of autumn flavour. Perfect for carving, roasting, or turning into a silky soup.

Come out, support local, and bring a bit of the harvest home. 🍂

🌱✨ Big week ahead at Cork Rooftop Farm! On October 3rd & 4th we’re hosting a series of special events — farm tours, courses, a panel discussion, and a full-day masterclass with Jean-Martin Fortier.

It’s about learning, connecting, and celebrating community in farming and food. These events help us grow not just crops, but relationships, knowledge, and resilience. 💚

👉 Would you like more information? Drop a comment or DM and we’ll send you the details. Tickets are limited, so now’s the time to jump in.

Some stunning rainbow chard fresh from the farm!
Grown organically and bursting
with colour (and flavour), chard is one of the most underrated greens out there.

You can sauté the leaves like spinach, chop the stems into stir-fries, or toss it into pasta, soups, or even omelettes for a pop of colour and nutrition.

High in vitamins A, K, and C — and absolutely gorgeous too. Call into our stall in the English Market to pick some up.
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