Islander Kelp - a look at kelp farming in Ireland and the benefits of seaweeds to us all

This week we are chatting to Kate Burns, founder, and CEO of Islander Rathlin Kelp. They are based on Rathlin Island, a small boot-shaped island between Ireland and Scotland, at the intersection of where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Irish Sea which as a result has some of the strongest tides in Ireland. 

In this conversation we learn about island life; the intricate process of how they farm their kelp and what products they make. We also learn about the nutritional benefits of seaweeds to all our diets and what other byproducts can be made from kelp. We discuss the environmental benefits of farmed and natural seaweed along our coasts. Kate also shares some of the challenges of small food producers and her hopes for the future of her industry. 

Find out more on www.islanderkelp.com

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