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Supports to Stimulate Newly Recognised Producer Organisations Launched

IOA Webmaster2025-04-25T16:49:16+01:00Rolling applications (assesses in tranches) from 2025-2027 are currently open for groups of producers to develop recognised producer organisations across different sub-sectors, including beef and sheep, milk, fruit and vegetables, potatoes and tillage.

Press Release: Organic Production a key part of the new EU Vision for Agriculture and Food to 2040 

IOA Webmaster2025-02-24T17:49:20+00:00The European Commission today published its Vision for Agriculture and Food for Ireland and the EU to 2040. The Vision sets out the Commission’s roadmap for developing future agriculture and food policies, including the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027.

Responding to the Storm Éowyn Impacts facing Organic Growers

IOA Webmaster2025-02-24T17:11:25+00:00The Irish Organic Association has written to Minsters Heydon and Healy-Rae in the Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine following the devastating effects of Storm Éowyn facing many organic growers.

Press Release: IOA Welcomes New Government Commitment to Organic Promotion & Development

IOA Webmaster2025-02-20T18:22:46+00:00Today Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD announced the opening of a multi-annual fund to support the further promotion and development of Ireland’s organic sector over the period 2025 to 2027.

Grants Available to Conserve Traditional Farm Buildings

IOA Webmaster2025-02-12T07:33:16+00:00Applications are currently open for the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme operated by the Heritage Council and co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the European Union.