Organic Farming Scheme

Two weeks to satisfy minimum stocking rate

For farmers not currently satisfying the minimum stocking rate of 0.1LU per eligible forage hectare they have less than two weeks to do so and be in a position to meet the 28 week retention period

SCHEMES 28 May 2025

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€35m increase in organic farming payments

€35m increase in organic farming payments

SCHEMES 28 May 2025

Heightened risk of blowfly strike

Heightened risk of blowfly strike

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2025

Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds

Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds

Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds

NEWS 9 May 2025

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

NEWS 30 April 2025

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Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon

Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon

Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.

MARKETS 1 January 2025

No change in livestock unit values

No change in livestock unit values

Proposals to change nutrient excretion rates under nitrates will not have any effect on livestock unit values under area-based schemes.

SCHEMES 1 January 2025

€3m in funding available to promote and develop organic sector

€3m in funding available to promote and develop organic sector

Maximum funding per project is €150,000 per annum for three years for 'innovative projects to promote and develop the organic sector'.

SCHEMES 1 January 2025

Scheme payments update: €1.3m paid under BISS and CRISS

Scheme payments update: €1.3m paid under BISS and CRISS

There were payments of €290,000 under the 2024 Areas of Natural Constraint, with small sums also paid out under the Protein Aid Scheme and the Tillage Incentive Scheme.

SCHEMES 1 January 2025

Sheep Management: organic feed, thin ewes and identifying problems

Sheep Management: organic feed, thin ewes and identifying problems

Farmers sourcing organic feed should investigate the quality of ingredients in the mix with reports continuing to indicate some mediocre feed on the market.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 2025

€3.5m organic processing grant opened

€3.5m organic processing grant opened

The scheme provides funding to processors who wish to invest in developing facilities for the processing, preparation, grading, packing and storage of organic products.

SCHEMES 1 January 2025

Evaluating finishing options for organic lambs

Evaluating finishing options for organic lambs

Teagasc have commenced studies which aim to establish finishing blueprints for lowland and hill lambs and help stem the leakage of 70% of lambs in to conventional systems.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 2025

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