The Department continues to support conversion to organics, Minister Martin Heydon said. / Donal O'Leary
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There are 269 new applicants for the Organic Farming Scheme this year who will participate in the scheme in 2026, subject to meeting the necessary requirements, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced.
“My Department continues to support farmers in their conversion to organic farming,” Minister Heydon said.
“Our priority is to ensure the success of the sector as it continues to grow, helping Ireland to increase its production of organic food while also delivering on our country’s ambitious environmental and climate goals.”
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The minister said that organic farming is acknowledged within the EU as “delivering a high level of environmental performance”.
He added that “many organic practices automatically contribute positively” to areas of farm sustainability like soil health, soil carbon levels, water quality, enhanced biodiversity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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There are 269 new applicants for the Organic Farming Scheme this year who will participate in the scheme in 2026, subject to meeting the necessary requirements, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced.
“My Department continues to support farmers in their conversion to organic farming,” Minister Heydon said.
“Our priority is to ensure the success of the sector as it continues to grow, helping Ireland to increase its production of organic food while also delivering on our country’s ambitious environmental and climate goals.”
The minister said that organic farming is acknowledged within the EU as “delivering a high level of environmental performance”.
He added that “many organic practices automatically contribute positively” to areas of farm sustainability like soil health, soil carbon levels, water quality, enhanced biodiversity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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