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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

NEWS 30 April 2025

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

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

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

MARKETS 16 April 2025

No change in livestock unit values

No change in livestock unit values

No change in livestock unit values

SCHEMES 26 February 2025

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€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 11 December 2024

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 11 December 2024

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 11 December 2024

€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 11 December 2024

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 11 December 2024

Minister was in right place at right time to push organic farming

Minister was in right place at right time to push organic farming

Irish organic farming continues to expand, but will markets grow at the same pace?

NEWS 11 December 2024

All eligible organic sheep applications accepted

All eligible organic sheep applications accepted

The growth in farmers converting to organic farming continues while another area recording significant growth is the Sheep Ireland LambPlus programme which closes on 16 December.

NEWS 11 December 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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