Organic Farming Scheme
Darren Carty on 14 Jan 2022
99.9% of applicants paid 2021 Basic Payment Scheme
A total of 122,113 farmers have received payment, with 373 eligible farmers yet to receive their 2021 payment.
Siobhán Walsh on 01 Jan 2022
Taking a closer look at the organic market
The Government aims to increase the area under organic farming in Ireland from less than 2% to 7.5%.
Darren Carty on 15 Dec 2021
3,000 farmers receive €10m in REAP payments
The payments under the first year of the pilot programme have been made to 80% of participants.
Darren Carty on 08 Dec 2021
€42m in beef payments top another positive week’s performance
BEEP-S and Dairy-Beef Programme payments topped the bill but there was also balancing payments under the ANC and GLAS Plus payments among other schemes.
Darren Carty on 01 Dec 2021
Payments begin across five farm schemes
Balancing payments under the Basic Payment Scheme along with payments for the Young Farmer Scheme and National Reserve have commenced bringing the total payment to €1.12bn.
Barry Murphy on 30 Nov 2021
Irish CAP proposals for organics ‘inadequate’ – Organics Europe
Organics Europe criticised the proposed Irish CAP budget for organics despite the funding allocated now sitting at 500% more than previous years.
Rachel Donovan on 26 Nov 2021
Some €4m in Organic Farming Scheme payments begin to issue
These advance payments amount to 85% of the full annual payment offered under the Organic Farming Scheme.
Darren Carty on 10 Nov 2021
Livestock housing considerations for organic farming
Farmers considering progressing down an organic farming route need to be mindful as to requirements on floor type and stocking densities.
Amy Forde on 10 Nov 2021
More benefits for organic farmers in next CAP
Priority access will be given to organic farmers in a range of schemes under the next CAP.
Barry Murphy on 09 Nov 2021
Minister Hackett launches series of organic farm walks
Minister Hackett confirms Organic Farming Scheme will reopen to applicants in January 2022 and says she’ll support all farmers considering converting to an organic system.
Barry Murphy on 06 Nov 2021
Wexford organic dairy farmers ‘never going back’
Clover, regular topping, mixed species swards and 'good reseeds' see dairy herd of Joe and Alicia Whitty thrive while providing a sustainable farm income.
Caoimhe Harney on 02 Nov 2021
Organic supports needed to embrace the opportunities available – IFA
The IFA has said organic producers must be supported to ensure access to premium markets.
Amy Forde on 24 Oct 2021
Minister targets 50,000ha for organics in 2022
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett has said that the area under organics in Ireland next year could increase by 50%.
Caoimhe Harney on 13 Oct 2021
Drystock farmers willing to make the switch to organics – ICSA
Irish Sheep and Cattle Association organics chair has said it would not be a struggle to find markets for lamb and beef supplies.
Siobhán Walsh on 06 Oct 2021
Flahavan’s places quota on organic oats for 2022 harvest
Flahavan’s expects 100% of its organic oats to come from Irish farms in 2021 and has placed a quota on its organic suppliers for 2022.
Siobhán Walsh on 29 Sep 2021
Growing organic vegetables is no simple operation
In early September, the harvester was starting to tell the story on organic potatoes, which saw huge investment over the season.
Darren Carty on 24 Sep 2021
Over 270 farmers receive approval to join Organic Farming Scheme
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett announced that the remaining 15% of approvals would issue once ‘outstanding issues’ have been resolved.
Jack Kennedy on 12 Sep 2021
Organic food – where now for the EU?
With a big push on organics we look at the farmer challenges, the market and what countries are making organic waves, Jack Kennedy reports
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
My Farming Week: Val Folan, Crappagh Island, Connemara, Co Galway
Val Folan farms 137ac on Crappagh Island, off the coast of Connemara, Co Galway.
Amy Forde on 16 Jul 2021
Department apologises to farmer for delay in amending computer records
The farmer complained to the Department that it had imposed incorrect penalties on his Organic Farming Scheme payment following a farm inspection.