Agri-Business
Watch: Galway organic veg farm delivers to doors nationwide
In 2006, organic horticultural vegetable farm, Green Earth Organics based just outside of Galway city delivered its first boxes of...
organics
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...
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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...
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
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...
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-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...
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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
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...
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...
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...
Rural Life
McConalogue breaks down Budget 2025 - 'a strong message' to farmers
Following the announcement of Budget 2025 today (Tuesday, October 1), Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has...
Organics
Ireland misses out at this year's EU Organic Awards
Ireland has missed out on gaining a place for this year’s EU Organic Awards, as the EU Commission has announced...
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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
Ministers launch National Organic Strategy 2024–2030
A new National Organic Strategy for 2024-2030 has been launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...
Environment
IFOAM calls for a CAP reform to deliver on sustainability
As the European Organic Congress kicked off today (Tuesday, September 10), the organic food and farming movement called for “an...
Agri-Business
Shortlist announced for National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has today (Tuesday, September 3) announced the shortlist of 19 food and drink producers for the 2024 National...
Agri-Business
ACA to host series of organic farm walks across the country
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) is due to host a series of organic farm walks over the coming weeks. The...