Environment
Applications open for paid organic farming internship
Aspiring organic growers have the opportunity to kickstart a career in organic farming, with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI)...
Organic Farming
Organics
147% increase in number of organic farms since 2020 - CSO
New data shows that there were 4,168 organic farms in Ireland in 2023, up from 1,686 in 2020, an increase...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri-Business
Donegal tops list of Organic Farming Scheme applications
Co. Donegal has topped the list of applications made to the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) 2025 by the deadline on...
Agri-Business
70% of organic vegetables bought by Irish consumers are imported
70% of the organic vegetables currently bought by Irish shoppers are imported into the country, an agronomist and horticultural consultant...
CAP / Schemes
Organic Farming Scheme deadline approaching
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the submission of applications for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) falls in...
Beef News
What is the outlook for Irish organic beef?
Prices for Irish organic beef should reach up to €6.60/kg by next March as a steady supply of cattle is...
Agri-Business
Green Party pledges to end live exports to non-EU countries
The Green Party has unveiled its manifesto for the general election today (Tuesday, November 12), which includes a pledge to...
Agri-Business
Watch: NOTS to launch organic and biological Green Cert in 2025
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) is planning to launch an organic and biological Green Cert programme in 2025. NOTS already...
Sponsored
Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Tillage
Flahavan's seeks more organic oat growers to meet demand
Flahavan’s is taking a “bolder” approach when it comes to meeting the strong demand for organic oats as it seeks...
CAP / Schemes
Thinking of converting to organic? Here is what you need to know
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently confirmed that the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has reopened for...
Environment
Call on minister to prioritise organic farming
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has written to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner,...
Agri-Business
Organic Farming Scheme 2025 opens for applications
The Organic Farming Scheme and the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme are now open for applications, Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Horticulture
Watch: 'Gathering of Growers' event champions horticulture industry
Horticulturists and growers from across the country gathered at Airfield Estate in Dundrum yesterday (Monday, October 14) to attend the...
Organics
EU strategic dialogue creates 'momentum' for organics - IFOAM
IFOAM Organics Europe, a representative body for the EU’s organic farming sector, has said that the recent Strategic Dialogue on...
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Give your dairy hygiene programme a spring clean
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Organics
CJEU finds imports must comply with EU rules to use organic logo
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has found that foodstuffs imported from third countries can only use the...
Forestry
Budget 2025: €91 million to go towards forestry next year
The allocation to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Budget 2025 will include funding of €91 million...
Machinery
New Sky Progress TF sows four products in one pass
Sky Agriculture (formerly Sulky) has recently unveiled what it suggests is a major advancement in seeding technology with its new...
Agri-Business
Ministers launch National Organic Strategy 2024–2030
A new National Organic Strategy for 2024-2030 has been launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...