Environment
New tranche of hugely popular Organic Farming Scheme launched
The second tranche of the new Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has been launched by the Minister of State at the Department...
Organic Farming
Agri-Business
€5m funding for organic sector launched - grants of up to €500,000 available
The new Grant Aid Scheme for the development of the organic off-farm processing sector has been opened. The Minister of State...
EU
Future of organic farming is up for discussion in Europe this week
An informal meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers will take place this week with discussions set to be centred around organic...
EU
Impasse continues in Europe on Organic regulations
The European Council failed to reach agreement on organic farming regulations at its latest meeting. While significant progress was made at...
Dairy
Is this the best dairy staff canteen in the world?
The Yeo Valley staff canteen in the UK is being hailed as one of the worlds best staff canteens. The...
Environment
The steps involved in converting to organic farming
The Organic Farming Scheme will be opening soon, have you considered switching to organic production? Teagasc advise to get acquainted...
Environment
Organic farming scheme to open soon
The Organic Farming Scheme is to open for applications shortly, Minister Tom Hayes has said. “Applications for the new scheme...