The minister said the sector would also benefit from an increase to the TAMs budget. / Donal O' Leary
ADVERTISEMENT
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the budget for the Organic Farming Scheme has been increased to €12m with a further €1.2m for the development of the organic sector.
“The extra €1m increase in the Organic scheme budget for 2020 highlights this Government’s ongoing commitment to the development of the Irish organic sector,” Minister of State Andrew Doyle said.
This will help build on the record volume of Irish land under organic production
ADVERTISEMENT
“The higher TAMs budget for 2020 will also directly benefit organic farmers as they are direct beneficiaries under this scheme for organic investments.
“This will help build on the record volume of Irish land under organic production which we have delivered under the current RDP. This higher investment is key to the implementation of the Strategy Organic Food Sector 2019-2025 which I published last year.”
Horticulture
The budget for the commercial horticulture sector has remained at €6m.
“Ireland’s horticulture sector faces a number of challenges in the context of Brexit. However, the sector still has significant potential for development. Today’s budget continues to provide significant resources to maximise the industry’s competitiveness,” the minister said.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the budget for the Organic Farming Scheme has been increased to €12m with a further €1.2m for the development of the organic sector.
“The extra €1m increase in the Organic scheme budget for 2020 highlights this Government’s ongoing commitment to the development of the Irish organic sector,” Minister of State Andrew Doyle said.
This will help build on the record volume of Irish land under organic production
“The higher TAMs budget for 2020 will also directly benefit organic farmers as they are direct beneficiaries under this scheme for organic investments.
“This will help build on the record volume of Irish land under organic production which we have delivered under the current RDP. This higher investment is key to the implementation of the Strategy Organic Food Sector 2019-2025 which I published last year.”
Horticulture
The budget for the commercial horticulture sector has remained at €6m.
“Ireland’s horticulture sector faces a number of challenges in the context of Brexit. However, the sector still has significant potential for development. Today’s budget continues to provide significant resources to maximise the industry’s competitiveness,” the minister said.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS