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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IOFGA comments on the National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement
To read the submission by IOFGA on the National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement please click here National Action Plan for Green Public Procurement 2011
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Draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement
The Draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement is posted on the Department of the Environment’s website. They are requesting public submissions on the document before July 8th. Green Public Procurement offers excellent opportuninties for the organic sector and has the potential to greatly expand the market domestically. IOFGA are encouraging people to make [...]
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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 [...]