Agri-Business
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has welcomed a commitment from the new government to promote and develop the organic sector.
Environment
Spot inspections on farms under the OFS 'does not paint the whole picture', according to IFA organics chair, John Fitzpatrick
Tillage
The ICSA has called on Minister McConalogue to "put money on the table" if the decline in the area under tillage is to be reversed.
Beef
The Irish Organic Association has said that government supports are "essential" in order to grow organics in all of the agri sectors.
Farmers considering converting their enterprise to organic farming are being invited to attend an event in Co. Monaghan later this month.
The Irish Organic Association has said that €1 million announced yesterday for promotion of organics will boost consumer awareness.
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) said that it is inundated with calls from farmers seeking advice around organic conversion.
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has welcomed proposals by government to increase payments under the new Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has welcomed the reopening of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme.
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has said that the announcement today (Wednesday, January 26) by...