The Organic Farming Scheme opened on October 20th and will close on December 9th. The Irish Organic Association are hosting an online webinar to assist farmers and advisors with the application process for the Organic Farming Scheme. The webinar follows on from two webinars held in October and 4 regional meetings. The webinar takes place on November 16th at 7pm. To register for the event simply text Organic followed by your name and email address to 51444, or email info@irishoa.ie and we will be in touch.

20/10/2022 – The Organic Farming Scheme 2023 was opened today by the Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pippa Hackett. The closing date for applications is 9th December 2022.

The Organic Farming Scheme is funded through Ireland’s new CAP Strategic Plan and aims to financially support farmers through per hectare payments as well as a participation payment to cover additional administrative costs annually for farming organically. For further information about the scheme, including forms and guidance please CLICK HERE

The Irish Organic Association have organised Organic Workshops to help farmers and advisors with the application process. These will be held over the coming weeks in October.

• October 20th, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork
• October 24th, Horse and Jockey, Co. Tipperary
• October 28th, Athlone Springs, Athlone

All Organic Workshops are free to attend and run from 3-6pm. To book in text Organic followed by your preferred date & venue to 51444.

19/10/2022 – The new Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) was formally opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue today. Farmer applications to the scheme must be submitted by an accredited ACRES  advisor by 21^st November 2022, with priority access for organic farmers.

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The Irish Organic Association have announced details of upcoming Organic Workshops related to the Organic Farming Scheme application process. If you are a farmer or advisor interested in attending these free workshops simply get in touch with us to book your place. Below is a list of dates and venues, so come along and we will assist you with the application process to join the Organic Farming Scheme.

• October 17th, Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway
• October 20th, Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork
• October 24th, Horse and Jockey, Co. Tipperary
• October 28th, Athlone Springs, Athlone

All Organic Workshops are free to attend and run from 3-6pm. To book in text Organic followed by your preferred date & venue to 51444.

23/09/22 – Today is European Organic Day raising awareness of the benefits that organic food and farming can provide to citizens throughout Europe and beyond. The Irish Organic Association joins farmers, businesses and consumers, in Ireland and across the continent in celebrating the contribution of organics to more sustainable production and consumption as well as highlighting the exciting opportunities that it offers. [Read more…]