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Extension to lands under the Organic Farming Scheme

24 February 2016 By Editor

IOFGA raised concerns with the DAFM that the current scheme does not allow the farmer to bring in additional lands under the new OFS terms and conditions, this condition has now been removed. Iofga … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Policy

IOFGA one of the 68 organisation who support the All Ireland Pollinator Plan

21 September 2015 By Editor

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 was published on September 17th, IOFGA is one of the 68 organisations who have come together with a strategy to address pollinator decline and protect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Policy

Organic farming scheme and GLAS – closing date May 22nd

6 May 2015 By Editor

IOFGA would like to inform potential new applicants to the Organic Farming Scheme that May 22nd is the closing date in order to ensure priority access to GLAS as an organic farmer. IOFGA were notified … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

5 new schemes opened including the Organic Farming Scheme

27 April 2015 By Editor

The Minister has opened 5 new schemes. Agriland reports on the new schemes, to read more click on the link below, the Organic Farming Scheme is listed at no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

IOFGA welcomes opening of Organic Farming Scheme

21 April 2015 By Editor

Minister Hayes opened the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) today. IOFGA are delighted with the 60% increase in payment for participants in the scheme. Please note that the OFS will close on May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

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Latest News

  • IOFGA Column in Farming Independent Opportunities for sustainable farming 23 April 2018
  • Sean Kelly MEP asks are Irish farmers missing out on organic opportunities 18 April 2018
  • EU Gateway – Organic food and beverages to Korea 18 April 2018
  • Doyle opens a consultation process on new strategy for the organic sector 11 April 2018
  • Fodder crisis and temporary derogation applications to DAFM 10 April 2018
  • IOFGA AGM and Conference, April 17th at Coolanowle Organic Farm 9 April 2018
  • Forthcoming Holistic Management courses, supported by NOTS 9 April 2018
  • Castlewood Farm in Durrow outline why they opted for farm diversification – IOFGA column in the Farming Independent 27 March 2018
  • CAP post 2020 deadline for submissions March 23rd 20 March 2018
  • Teagasc Organic Farm Walks – William Mulhall 21st of March @12pm – address change 20 March 2018

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Cork cereal grower onto a winner by selling surplus produce to fellow organic farmers

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Brian O' Regan farms in Dunderrow just outside of Kinsale. A tillage and poultry farmer, he converted the tillage operation to organic production back in 2008.

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