Monthly Archives: November 2009

IOFGA Sponsors Bursary In Speciality Food Production

The Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association (IOFGA) in association with Slow Food Ireland has sponsored a bursary for a student to study for a Diploma in Speciality Food Production on a course which is run by University College Cork. The recipient of the bursary is Nicola Hassett who is using the opportunity to research [...]

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Programme for Government

In the recent review of the Programme for Government negotiations were made with regard to financial commitments to the organic sector in the coming months. The relevant part of the new Programme for Government reads as follows: Ensure the achievement of the target of 5% of land in organic agriculture and meet the growing demand [...]

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