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Farmers and Growers

A copy of the Organic Standards for Food and Farming are available from the Irish Organic Association. This sets out the methods and practices that are recommended in organic farming. The Organic Standards are the set of rules and guidelines that those converting to and certified as organic must adhere to.

The next steps are:

  • Send in a detailed conversion plan describing management practices on the farm. An organic advisor can be consulted for assistance with this process
  • Submit your conversion plan to IOA which is reviewed by the Certification Manager and the file is sent to an inspector who arranges a visit to the holding

The inspector’s report is then assessed by the Certification Panel and an in-conversion licence is granted to the successful applicant.

The conversion period is the time frame that occurs between applying to IOA to convert to organic farming and getting a full organic symbol. In most cases this is two years. When the conversion period is successfully completed a full organic symbol is granted allowing produce to be sold as organic and to display the IOA symbol.

Download an application form…

There are strict guidelines on how to label a product as organic. This is based on the Organic Food and Farming Standards. For more information on labelling please download the guidelines below

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Latest News

  • Irish Seed Savers Seed Share – March 3rd 21 February 2019
  • Organic Apprenticeship Scheme – Closing date approaching 21 February 2019
  • Organic Production Principles Course – Tipperary March 2019 14 February 2019
  • Irish Seed Savers Association job opportunity 5 February 2019
  • New Strategy for the development of the Irish Organic Sector 2019- 2025 launched 29 January 2019
  • Interested in growing organic lupins – Mole Valley is looking for organic growers 23 January 2019
  • OGI Apprenticeship Scheme 2019 23 January 2019
  • Food Safety Workshop 24th of January 2019 21 January 2019
  • Bord Bia Small Business Event January 22nd 16 January 2019
  • Teagasc Organic Farm Walks 2019 begin January 16th @12 noon 14 January 2019

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Golden Island
Athlone
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