Organic News & Developments

Nominations Now Open for the National Organic Awards 2024

IOA Webmaster2024-07-24T11:29:22+01:00Nominations are now open for the National Organic Awards 2024. The awards seek to recognise the achievements of Irish organic food and drink producers across the sector. The Closing date for applications is Monday 12th August in seven categories.

National Enterprise Hub Aims to be a One-Stop Shop for Business Supports

IOA Webmaster2024-07-22T18:09:53+01:00Enterprise Ireland, in association with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has launched a new National Enterprise Hub (NEH) which aims to be a one-stop shop for businesses big and small to easily find and learn more about public support relevant to their sector.

Airfield Summer Series 2024

IOA Webmaster2024-07-10T10:46:04+01:00The Airfield Estate is organising several themed weekend events as part of its "Summer Series" over the coming weeks and months looking at different aspects of sustainability from food and farming to health and nature. Tickets for individual events are priced at between €8 and €15 with many activities free for Airfield Estate members.

New Aquaculture Capital Investment and Seafood Training Schemes Open

IOA Webmaster2024-07-22T18:05:07+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced the opening of some schemes relevant to the Aquaculture sector offered by BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mhara) Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency. These schemes include the Aquaculture Capital Investment Scheme and the Seafood Training Scheme.

DAFM Reminder on the Use of Certified Seed and Saved Seed

IOA Webmaster2024-06-19T10:46:37+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) wishes to remind organic operators that the trading or exchange of uncertified seed in any form is illegal. Organic farmers may farm save seed produced on their own holding once it is declared to the Plant Variety Development Office and the required royalty paid.