Organics
Organic farming meeting to take place in Galway next week
A meeting to discuss organic farming will take place in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, next Monday (November 28). The meeting has...
Organic Farming
Agri-Business
Organic sheep farming and smart technology at Limerick open day
An open day in Co. Limerick tomorrow (Saturday, November 19) is set to focus on organic sheep farming and smart...
Tillage
Crop rotation and organic production
Organic farmers have been urged by Teagasc to establish an effective crop rotation system. Teagasc has highlighted that it is...
Tillage
Do organic crops represent a genuine option for Irish farmers?
The feasibility of expanding the organic crops sector in Ireland has been the focus of discussion for tillage specialists. The...
Dairy
German farmer tastes the difference with organic hay milk
There are some farmers in Germany who are switching from conventional to organic milk production, latest figures suggest. For many...
Organics
'Hundreds and hundreds' of farmers seeking organic advice - IOA
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) has said that it has been inundated with calls from farmers seeking information and advice...
Organics
All farmers need to adopt best practices to meet climate targets - Hackett
All farmers and farm types need to adopt best practices if the agriculture sector is to prosper in a sustainable...
Organics
Thinking of going organic? Here's what you should consider
The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) is currently accepting applications for new entrants and many farmers are giving serious consideration to...
Agri-Business
Organic Farming Scheme open for new applicants
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has today (Thursday, October 20)...
Organics
'Organics not the bed of roses it is made out to be'
Much talk centred around organic farming at a recent Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) regional meeting in Co. Galway. Throughout the...
Beef
€320/head profit from organic beef finishing is achievable
Where a land lease charge of €208/head of cattle is not counted (where land is not leased), a total profit...
Rural Life
FFN farm walks to focus on regenerative agriculture next week
Farming for Nature (FFN) has organised two farm walks taking place next week, inviting visitors to a regenerative agriculture farm...
Organics
National organic beef open day in Cashel tomorrow
The National Organic Beef Open Day is set to take place on the farm of John Purcell in Ross, Golden,...
Rural Life
Beef farmer to host farm walk with focus on cattle grazing
Farmers and anyone with an interest in farming for nature are invited to attend a farm walk on Michael McManus’...
Organics
IOA: Significant potential for Irish farmers to meet organic demand
There is significant potential for Irish farmers to meet demand from European consumers for organic produce, according to the Irish...
Organics
IFA to hold three organic farm walks and information days
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will hold three organic farming events ahead of the reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme...
Organics
'Organic action plan and policy council' needed for Ireland
An organic action plan and a permanent policy council is needed to increase the number of farmers certified as organic...
Organics
ACA appoints new specialist to oversee organic programme
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) has appointed a new organic specialist to oversee the association’s organic programme for the remainder...
