Organics
Number of farmers in Organic Farming Scheme grows to 5,700
There are now 5,700 farmers participating in the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS), according to latest figures highlighted by Bord Bia...
Organics
Organics
€3.5m in grants up for grabs to help develop organic sector
Grants worth a total of €3.5 million will be available for “licensed organic operators” to apply for from tomorrow (Thursday,...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Organics
'Farmers learn from over-reliance on international markets' - expert
The good news story this new year, is how Irish farmers and producers have learnt from over-reliance on international markets...
Beef
Organic beef prices set to reach €6.60/kg in early 2025
Organic beef prices paid to farmers are set to reach €6.60/kg in the first quarter of 2025, according to the...
Organics
147% increase in number of organic farms since 2020 - CSO
New data shows that there were 4,168 organic farms in Ireland in 2023, up from 1,686 in 2020, an increase...
Organics
Spot inspections for organics 'does not paint the whole picture'
Spot inspections on farms under the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) “does not paint the whole picture”, according to the Irish...
Dairy
Tipperary organic farmer outlines conversion challenges
An organic farmer from Tipperary is urging farmers to give significant consideration to the criteria necessary for this type of...
Agri-Business
70% of organic vegetables bought by Irish consumers are imported
70% of the organic vegetables currently bought by Irish shoppers are imported into the country, an agronomist and horticultural consultant...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Watch: NOTS to launch organic and biological Green Cert in 2025
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) is planning to launch an organic and biological Green Cert programme in 2025. NOTS already...
Tillage
Flahavan's seeks more organic oat growers to meet demand
Flahavan’s is taking a “bolder” approach when it comes to meeting the strong demand for organic oats as it seeks...
Agri-Business
Claim market demand not keeping pace with organic expansion
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that challenges around market demand for organic produce are persisting. The comments come...
CAP / Schemes
Thinking of converting to organic? Here is what you need to know
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently confirmed that the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has reopened for...
Environment
Call on minister to prioritise organic farming
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has written to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner,...
Agri-Business
Organic Farming Scheme 2025 opens for applications
The Organic Farming Scheme and the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme are now open for applications, Minister for Agriculture, Food...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Horticulture
Watch: 'Gathering of Growers' event champions horticulture industry
Horticulturists and growers from across the country gathered at Airfield Estate in Dundrum yesterday (Monday, October 14) to attend the...
Organics
EU strategic dialogue creates 'momentum' for organics - IFOAM
IFOAM Organics Europe, a representative body for the EU’s organic farming sector, has said that the recent Strategic Dialogue on...
Organics
CJEU finds imports must comply with EU rules to use organic logo
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has found that foodstuffs imported from third countries can only use the...
Forestry
Budget 2025: €91 million to go towards forestry next year
The allocation to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Budget 2025 will include funding of €91 million...