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Organic Farming Scheme opens 19th November, closes 19th December 2018

19 November 2018 By IOA Webmaster

On November 19th Minister Doyle announced the re-opening of the Organic Farming Scheme with immediate effect.

Closing date for applications is 19 December, 2018, and must be made online.

To apply for the scheme CLICK HERE

To read the terms and conditions please open the link below

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On announcing the re-opening of the Scheme, Minister Doyle stated that

“I established a Strategy Group earlier this year tasked with developing a strategy for the development of the Organic Sector for the period up to 2025. The Terms of Reference of the Group included assessing the case for a reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme. This Group have now recommended the re-opening of the OFS on a targeted basis. This is based on market demand and supply deficits in organic horticulture, cereals and dairy.  Following receipt of this assessment, I have now decided to re-open the Organic Farming Scheme with immediate effect. This will be funded through savings identified in the current OFS budget to facilitate new entrants. Mindful of the Group’s recommendation, a ranking and selection process will be put in place that will give priority to the areas that are deemed to be in deficit i.e. horticulture cereals and dairy.

 

 

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