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...
Organic Farming Scheme
Rural Life
'Organic farming levels lag behind European counterparts'
There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing within the last few years, still lag behind...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM issued almost €11.5m in scheme payments last week
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued nearly €11.5 million in scheme payments to farmers last week....
Agri-Business
Donegal tops list of Organic Farming Scheme applications
Co. Donegal has topped the list of applications made to the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) 2025 by the deadline on...
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...
Agri-Business
Scheme payments worth over €60m for sheep, tillage and organics
Over €60 million in scheme payments has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) this...
CAP / Schemes
Organic Farming Scheme deadline approaching
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the submission of applications for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) falls in...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM issues almost €15m in scheme payments to farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued over €14.8 million in scheme payments to farmers this...
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...
CAP / Schemes
Changes to OFS terms and conditions on the cards
It is understood that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has proposed a number of clarifications to...
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...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM issues over €1.1m in TAMS payments
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued over €1.1 million to farmers in payments under Targeted...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
What scheme payments have been made this week by DAFM?
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has outlined that the total paid this week to participants in...
Organics
Organic farming payments totaling over €6.8m to begin - Hackett
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pippa Hackett has announced the start of the...
Agri-Business
'Growing Organics' farm walk series kicks off in Laois
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Senator Pippa Hackett attended the first “Growing...
Organics
10% organic food target in new 'Green' public procurement
The government has approved a new Green Public Procurement (GPP) Strategy that mandates that 10% of the value of food...