In February 2012 IOFGA held a series of training sessions primarily focused on the introduction of the new Organic Food and Farming Standards in Ireland. As part of the information sessions Gillian Westbrook, IOFGA General Manager, delivered a presentation on CAP Reform to date. To view this presentation plese click here iofgacap You can view or [...]
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Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector announced
Shane McEntee TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Horticulture, announced details of the fifth round of the Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector under the National Development Plan (2007-2013). The closing date for receipt of applications is 10th February [...]
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IOFGA delegation meet with Minister McEntee
Dr. Sinead Neiland IOFGA Chairperson, Desmond Thorpe, Sean Clancy and Grace Maher all met with Minister McEntee on Thursday 29th of September at Agriculture House. The meeting was extensive and covered a number of important issues. The main focus was on how best to work together to develop organic farming in Ireland to meet and [...]
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Teagasc application to trial GM potatoes
Teagasc submitted an application to the EPA for a licence to grow GM potatoes that have been engineered to be resistance to late blight. Full details of the Teagasc application can be downloaded below. The public have been asked to submit their opinions on the matter on or before March 27th. Submission must be made [...]