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...
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Tillage
Minister must 'put money on the table' for tillage - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...
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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
Irish Organic Association: Supports 'essential' to grow the sector
The Irish Organic Association has said that government supports are “essential” in order to grow organics in all of the...
Agri-Business
Organic farming event to take place in Monaghan
Farmers who are considering converting their enterprise to organic farming are being invited to attend an event in Co. Monaghan...
Beef
Organics funding to be used to raise consumer awareness - IOA
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has said that funding of €1 million announced yesterday (Monday, May 23) for the promotion...
Organics
'Hundreds and hundreds' of farmers seeking organic advice - IOA
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has said that it has been inundated with calls from farmers seeking information and advice...
Organics
IOA welcomes revised Organic Farming Scheme payments
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has welcomed proposals by government to increase payments under the new Organic Farming Scheme (OFS)....
Agri-Business
Organic association welcomes opportunities for growth in latest scheme
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has welcomed the reopening of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme, by the Department of Agriculture,...
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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
Reopening of organic scheme sends 'clear message' to food business
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has said that the announcement today (Wednesday, January 26) by the Department of Agriculture Food...