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Organic market must be supported to combat low prices - IFA

Call comes in response to the announcement that the Organic Farm Scheme (OFS) is open for new entrants.

30 October 2024 NEWS
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Shrinking cow herds means trouble ahead for factories

Falling cattle numbers in Ireland and Europe means surplus processing capacity

27 October 2024 NEWS
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Comment: beef finishing farms slow to go organic

Adam Woods takes a look at real issues in the organic beef finishing sector.

23 October 2024
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Irish Organic Association looks to streamline inspections

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to farmers and associations involved in the Organic Farming Scheme to see how manageable the conversion to organic is.

23 October 2024 NEWS

Editorial: organic finishers required

It’s hard enough to get a return on conventional beef without a guaranteed market – it is even harder with organic beef.

23 October 2024 VIEWPOINTS

Map: how many organic farmers are in your county

The highest number of organic farmers, according to Teagasc figures, are in Cork with 529, followed by Roscommon on 441.

19 October 2024 NEWS

First Irish champion crowned at National Organic Awards

There were exotic mushrooms producers, innovative social enterprises and well-established Irish organic businesses among the National Organic Awards prizewinners.

17 October 2024 NEWS

Organic scheme reopens for applications

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State with responsibility for organics Pippa Hackett have announced the scheme’s reopening.

17 October 2024 SCHEMES

Vaccine and sheep dip shortage could see farmers ‘unfairly penalised’ - ICSA

The ICSA said that farmers are struggling to complete selected actions under the scheme due to a shortage of vaccines and suitable sheep dip.

15 October 2024 NEWS