The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is organising a webinar on ‘Starting a Food Business – What you Need to Know’ on Wednesday 7th June at 10:00 AM. The webinar will outline what you need to do in order to set up a food business, who you should talk...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine re-opened the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme on 24 May 2023. The Scheme provides financial assistance for projects investing in the processing of primary organic products, including the development of existing facilities, from preparation and grading to packing, storage and distribution. Grant Aid is...
The Irish Organic Association has made a submission to Local Action Groups nationwide to highlight the ways in which organic enterprises can make an active contribution to the goals of LEADER. This ranges from regional organic branding and the development of 'bio-districts' to farm diversification and the development of new...
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine recently had a public consultation on the Draft National Horticulture Strategy 2023-2027. As part of the process the Irish Organic Association consulted with relevant members to get feedback. Closing date for submissions was May 14th. Click on the link IOA Input to Horticulture...
22/05/2023 – The Irish Organic Association welcomes the allocation of €1 million for organic promotion and development to Bord Bia, announced by Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today. The funding will be used to increase consumer awareness of Irish organic...
